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Christian  worship 


CimiSTIAN  WORSHIP. 

JUf4  141921 


SEEVICES  FOR  THE  CHURCH 

WITH 

ORDER  OF  VESPERS,  AND  HYMXS. 


"  (T^at  tljctj  nil  man  be  one;  as  tljou,  ^^tljcr,  nit  in  me  ai\b 
I  ill  iljEC,  ll^at  tlK}i  also  man  be  out  in  us." 


NEW    YORK: 
JAMES   MILLER,   522   BROADWAY. 

BOSTON:    WALKER,  WISE   &   CO. 
1862. 


Entered  aceordins:  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1862, 

By  JAMES   MILLER, 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United  States  for  the  Southern 

District  of  New  York. 


Rennie,  Shea  &  Lindsay, 

btereotypens  and  klectr0typek3, 

81,  83  &  85  Centke-strekt, 

NEW  TOEK. 

C.  A.  AI-VORD, 

Printer, 

15  Vaiidewatei-street,  New  YoiK. 


PREFACE 


This  volume  is  prepared  to  meet  an  actual  want  in  our  churches 
here,  and  in  the  hope  of  its  being  of  some  use  elsewhere.  We  needed 
a  new  collection  of  chants  and  anthems  for  our  usual  worship,  and  also 
a  sufficient  manual  for  our  new  evening  service  or  Vespers.  In  few 
words  the  plan  of  the  book  may  be  stated. 

In  the  first  place,  we  have  sought  to  give  a  regular  morning  and 
evening  service  which  shall  duly  combine  freedom  and  order,  or  the 
variety  which  is  the  spice  with  the  constancy  which  is  the  bread  of 
life,  and  save  us  at  once  from  the  monotony  of  a  wholly  set  ritual, 
and  the  distraction  of  a  wholly  variable  choice.  Thus  in  the  morn- 
ing service,  the  two  chants  that  may  be  sung  severally  at  the  opening 
and  after  prayer  vary  every  Sunday  in  the  month,  and  may  moreover 
give  place  each  to  a  versified  hymn  immediately  following,  so  as  to 
allow  the  same  order  to  return  once  a  month ;  or  by  using  the  hymns 
also,  so  as  to  allow  the  same  order  to  return  once  in  two  months. 
'I'hus  the  service  has  a  certain  spontaneity  and  method  combined,  and 
the  pieces  may  be  sung  without  being  announced  or  read,  and  at  the 
same  time  they  may  be  at  once  found  in  the  book.  There  is  ample 
room  left  for  free  choice  in  the  remainder  of  the  service,  and  the 
pieces  to  be  sung  therein  may  be  selected  at  pleasure. 

In  the  second  place,  we  have  given  an  extended  and  careful  order 
of  service  for  Vespers  on  very  much  the  same  phin,  and  have  added  a 
full  selection  of  psalms  for  responsive  reading,  and  of  hymns  especially 
adapted  to  this  service.  The  idea  of  course  is  not  new,  for  Vespers  are 
as  old  as  the  Christian  Church,  if  not  older,  and  all  of  the  great  churches 
of  Christendom,  Rome  at  the  head,  have  their  vesper  ritual.  Our 
order  is  wholly  Protestant,  and  in  fact  in  some  respects  more  bold  and 
progressive  than  any  other  of  our  services ;  yet  it  retains  much  of  the 
severe  beauty  of  the  ancient  rule,  and  will  be  found  to  wake  echoes 
between  the  old  and  new  ages.  Our  esteemed  brother,  Eev.  Samuel 
Longfellow,  formerly  of  Brooklyn,  has  been  the  pioneer  in  this  move- 
ment, and  we  can  recognize  his  labors  without  sacrificing  our  own 
judgment.  The  service  here  given  will  be  found  to  afford  opportunity 
for  the  highest  art  of  music,  and  at  the  same  time  to  be  within  the 
reach  of  the  simplest  congregational  worship.  In  fact,  the  musical 
portion  is  so  full  and  varied  as  to  be  capable  of  being  sung  by  any 


4  PREFACE. 

tolerable  choir,  and  may  moreover  more  easily  dispense  with  a  choir, 
and  be  wholly  congregational,  than  the  usual  order.  The  responsive 
psalms  are  printed  in  a  new  way,  so  as  to  be  easily  used ;  and  this  is 
the  first  time  within  our  knowledge  that  they  have  been  so  arranged 
as  to  be  read  by  our  people  according  to  the  original  intention,  and  it 
is  evident  that  this  method  will  soon  be  universal.  These  psalms, 
together  with  the  hymns  for  congregational  singing,  contribute  towards 
a  more  sympathetic  and  edifying  worsliip  in  our  churches,  and  tend  to 
do  away  with  the  coldness  and  isolation  that  are  so  often  complained 
of.  Strange  it  is  that  principles  so  large  and  genial  as  ours  should  be 
so  commonly  set  forth  inadequately,  and  the  most  meagre  of  rituals 
should  attend  so  rich  a  faith. 

The  Vesper  service  may  admit  of  the  accustomed  evening  or  after- 
noon sermon,  although  it  is  more  compatible  with  an  extemporaneous 
address  or  exposition.  AVe  believe  that  it  meets  a  decided  and  general 
want  in  our  churches,  and  attracts  and  impresses  many  who  do  not 
care  to  attend  an  evening  service  on  the  old  plan,  or  to  hear  two  reg- 
ular sermons  with  much  the  same  accompaniments.  The  want  of 
something  like  this  has  led  several  churches  to  discontinue  the  second 
service.  It  is  a  very  serious  and  devout  mode  of  worship,  and  only 
by  a  monstrous  perversion  can  it  be  made  the  occasion  of  musical  vanity 
and  operatic  artifice.  It  is  in  great  part  scriptural,  and  calls  for  con- 
stant and  devout  attention  from  the  audience.  Thus  far,  wherever 
held,  it  has  won  the  favor  of  all  classes  of  hearers,  and  is  ranked 
among  the  fixed  institutions  of  religion  with  us  as  with  the  ancient 
Church. 

"We  remark  in  the  third  place,  that  we  have  not  in  the  least  sacrificed 
the  natural  and  cherished  order  of  our  usual  worship,  but  have  built 
wholly  upon  that  order,  beginning  with  praise  to  God,  and  reserving 
the  more  penitential  acts  until  we  have  so  contemplated  his  goodness 
as  more  fitly  to  see  and  confess  our  sins  and  seek  forgiveness  and 
peace.  The  regular  services  of  our  congregations  who  adopt  this  book 
may  continue  almost  wholly  as  usual ;  and  the  prayers  that  are  intro- 
duced are  to  be  used  at  home  or  at  church,  as  may  be  in  each  family 
or  congregation  appointed.  The  only  portions  of  the  prayers  that  are 
essential,  and  not  properly  to  be  displaced  by  extempore  prayer,  are 
the  responsive  sentences  that  are  common  to  all  the  great  historic 
churches,  and  are  as  edifying  as  they  are  time-hallowed.  The  more 
extended  prayers  that  are  to  be  used  at  discretion,  as  well  as  the  Col- 
lects for  the  Christian  Year,  are  mainly  from  the  old  standards ;  and 
were  preferred  not  only  from  their  sacred  associations  and  simple  and 
solemn  diction,  but  because  our  current  thought  and  style,  our  more 
subjective,  personal,  and  emotional  thoughts  and  feelings,  have  such 
full  movement  in  the  free  extempore  prayer  which  we  regard  as  so 
essential  to  tlie  vitality  of  worship,  and  which  we  can  never  wholly 


PREFACE.  5 

renounce  without  surrendering;  all  our  usages  and  convictions.  In  com- 
mon with  our  neighbors,  especially  our  Episcopal  neighbors,  we  have 
put  our  hands  somewhat  freely  into  the  coffers  of  the  great  mother 
church  of  old ;  and  have  all  the  less  scruples  at  our  course,  from  the 
fact  that  we  have  no  exclusiveness  to  maintain,  but  on  the  contrary  arc 
bound  to  claim  all  the  gifts  of  God,  and  the  endowments  and  achieve- 
ments of  our  race,  as  our  own  and  our  children's  by  right.  We  have 
preferred  to  respect,  as  far  as  practicable,  the  ancient  usages,  especially 
where  the  Scriptures  and  custom  agree,  and  accordingly  we  follow 
the  ancient  Church  in  the  division  of  the  Christian  Year,  and  name 
the  closing  Sundays  as  coming  after  Pentecost  or  Whitsunday,  instead 
of  adopting  the  modern  and  more  dogmatic  nomenclature. 

We  owe  a  great  deal  to  the  Church  of  England ;  something  to  its 
original  work,  but  more  to  the  simple  and  rich  diction  of  its  transla- 
tions from  the  Latin  standards;  and  in  this  diction,  as  in  that  of  the 
Bible,  we  are  all  heirs.  Our  own  friends  here  and  in  England  retain 
much  of  the  Book  of  Common  Prayer,  and  we  are  indebted  to  them 
for  a  portion  of  this  volume,  especially  to  the  Liturgy  of  King's  Chapel, 
Boston,  one  of  our  oldest  churches.  Where  doctrinal  points  are  in- 
volved, we  have  sought  uniformly  to  respect  the  convictions  of  our 
people ;  yet  we  have  judged  for  ourselves,  and  not  followed  servilely 
all  precedents,  retaining  more  or  less  of  the  ancient  standards,  and  in 
some  cases  adding  studies  from  the  Bible  and  ancient  manuals  of  wor- 
ship different  from  the  English  models.  To  Dr.  Hedge  we  are  in- 
debted for  a  valuable  oriental  litany,  and  to  Rev.  James  Freeman 
Clarke  for  some  most  edifying  litanies  from  the  Scriptures,  which  have 
passed  into  general  use  with  our  brethren,  and  are  contained  in  five 
or  six  different  manuals.  Should  some  portions  of  the  book,  such  as 
the  Catechism  and  Service  of  Confirmation,  seem  novel  to  any,  they 
will  remember  that  these  have  been,  in  substance,  used  already  in  some 
of  our  churches,  at  home  and  abroad,  and  are  important  in  the  reli- 
gious nurture  of  the  young.  Confirmation  gives  meaning  and  force  to 
Infant  Baptism,  and  is  a  proper  introduction  for  Communion.  Yet  it 
is  not  to  be  so  urged  as  to  trenck  at  all  upon  personal  conviction,  and 
the  freest  access  of  every  conscientious  and  devout  believer  to  the 
table  of  our  Lord. 

While  preparing  this  volume  for  our  own  people,  we  have  been 
asked  to  have  some  thought  for  others,  and  we  have  sought,  to  shun 
all  local  narrowness  and  dogmatic  prejudice.  Our  churches  in  this 
vicinity,  so  long  under  the  lead  of  such  large  and  truly  catholic  minds 
as  Drs.  Dewey  and  Bellows,  favor  a  broad  policy,  and  our  work  is  easier 
because  the  way  has  been  so  prepared.  We  have  brought  together  es- 
sential materials  for  Christian  worship  in  a  form  so  flexible  as  to  allow 
each  congregation  to  follow  its  own  judgment.  Moreover,  while  the 
volume  presents  freely  many  of  the  time-hallowed  treasures  of  ancient 


6  PREFACE. 

devotion,  it  acknowledges  candidly  the  riches  of  the  new  ages,  and 
mingles  with  the  old  chants  and  prayers  the  free  thoughts  and  stirring 
lyrics  which  are  the  peculiar  fruit  of  our  Protestant  life,  and  the 
cheering  proof  that  inspiration  is  a  living  power  and  not  a  dead  tradi- 
tion. Here  the  minister  is  encouraged  to  use  his  mind  not  only  in  se- 
lecting the  treasures  of  sacred  wdsdom,  and  also  in  reading  his  own 
elaborate  compositions,  but  in  uttering  his  own  spontaneous  convictions 
in  extempore  speech.  Equally  free  is  the  method  of  devotion  here 
favored,  and  we  accept  fully  the  three  kinds  of  prayer  which  Bunsen  so 
earnestly  urges  as  the  practice  of  the  ancient  church — Silent  Prayer, 
Free  Prayer,  and  Short  Forms,  sanctioned  by  custom,  watchwords,  as 
it  w^ere,  either  for  the  minister  alone,  or  for  the  clergy  and  people 
jointly. 

In  what  we  have  done  we  have  followed  the  leadings  of  our  own 
education  and  position,  and  not  set  ourselves  up  as  the  framers  of  a 
new  liturgy  or  the  founders  of  a  new  church.  We  have  preferred  to 
keep  within  our  own  circle,  and  not  sought  to  introduce  any  symbols 
or  phrases  that  would  make  a  battle-ground  of  our  altar  of  devotion. 
Without  being  bigots  or  radicals,  we  can  keep  our  own  accustomed 
place  as  lovers  of  the  old  piety  and  friends  of  the  new  freedom,  as  be- 
lieving in  the  Church  of  the  Future,  because  we  believe  in  the  divine 
seed  in  the  Church  of  the  Past  and  Present.  Three  names  are  of 
themselves  enough  to  justify  our  conviction  and  hope  of  the  better 
times  coming,  and  to  cheer  the  champions  of  a  brave  fellowship  and 
a  broad  faith.  Channing,  Robertson,  Bunsen !  these  men,  whom  we 
love  for  what  they  hoped,  as  well  as  for  what  they  did,  would  not 
despise  the  intention,  if  they  could  not  praise  the  success  of  a  work  so 
humble  as  ours. 

S.  O. 

New  York,  January  21,  1862.  F.  A.  F. 


CONTENTS. 


PAGE 

Morning  Prater 9 

Evening  Prayer 35 

Vespers 43 

Litany 64 

Edchakistio  Litany G8 

ScRiPTTiRAL  Litanies 71 

Prayers  or  Collects  for  the  Christian  Year 84 

The  Divine  Law 105 

Offerings  of  Charity Ill 

Communion 114 

Baptism  of  Infants 125 

Baptism  of  Adults 129 

Catechism 132 

Confirmation 138 

Matrimony 141 

Burial  Service 146 

Psalms 153 

Anthems 250 

Hymns 1 

Index  of  Hymns 105 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


REGULAR  ORDER  OF  SERVICE, 


I.   Organ  Yoluntary. 
II.   Introductory  Sentences  :  Minister. 

III.   Chanted  Psalm.    In  the  order  of  the  Month  {not  named) — 
1.  Sunday,  "  0  come  ;"  2.  "  0  be  joyful ;"  3.  ''  Be  mer- 
ciful ;"  4.  ''  Blessed  be  the  Lord  ;"  5.  "  I  was  glad." 
Or  Hymn  in  the  same  order,  without  being  read. 
lY.   Prayer. 

V.   Chanted  Hymn.    In  the  order  of  the  Month  {not  read) — 
1.  Thrice  Holy  ;  2.  Glory  in  the  Highest ;  3.  Te  Deum  ; 
4.  Hosanna  ;  5.  Alleluia. 
Or  the  versified  Hymns  in  like  order,  as  given. 
YI.   Beading  of  Scriptures. 

It  is  desirable  that,  once  a  month,  the  Commandments 
be  read  as  printed,  as  part  of  the  Scripture  Lessons  ;  and 
that  the  reading  of  Scripture  end  with  the  "■  Christian 
Faith"  from  the  New  Testament,  as  often. 
YII.   Hymn— Selected. 
YIII.   Sermon. 
IX.   Sentences  and  Lord's  Prayer  :  Minister  and  People. 
X.   Hymn — Selected. 
XI.   Benediction, 
XII.   Amen :  chanted  by  Choir  and  People. 

The  Congregation  stand  during  the  singing,  and  kneel 
or  sit  with  bowed  head  in  prayer. 


MORNINa  PRAYER 


At  the  heg inning  of  Morning  Prayer^  the  Minister  shall 
read  one  or  more  of  the  following  sentences  of  Scripture : 

OUR  help  cometb  from  the  Lord,  which  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

Peace  be  both  to  thee,  and  peace  be  to  thine 
house,  and  peace  be  unto  all  that  thou  hast. 

Grace  be  to  you,  and  peace  from  God  our  Fa- 
ther, and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

The  Lord  bless  you  and  keep  you ;  the  Lord 
make  his  face  to  shine  upon  you,  and  be  gracious 
unto  you.  The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon 
you,  and  give  you  peace. 

Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy 
Name,  give  glory,  for  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth^s 
sake. 

The  hour  cometh,  and  now  is,  when  the  true 
worshippers  shall  worship  the  Father  in  spirit  and 
in  truth;  for  the  Father  seeketh  such  to  worship 
him.  God  is  a  Spirit,  and  they  who  worship  him 
must  worship  him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  Father,  and  Avill  say 
unto  him.  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven  and 
before  thee,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called 
thy  son. 

Repent  ye ;  for  tlie  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at 
band. 

1* 


10  MORNING  PRAYER. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his 
wickedness  which  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth 
that  which  is  lawful  and  right,  he  shall  save  his 
soul  alive. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgressions ;  and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins ;  and  blot  out  all 
mine  iniquities. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit ;  a 
broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not 
despise. 

Rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and 
turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God;  for  he  is  gracious 
and  merciful,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness, 
and  repenteth  him  of  the  evil. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  foi-give- 
nesses,  though  we  have  rebelled  against  him  ;  neither 
have  we  obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,to 
walk  in  his  laws  which  he  set  before  us. 

Likewise  I  say  unto  you.  There  is  joy  in  the  pres- 
ence of  the  angels  of  God  over  one  sinner  that  re- 
penteth. 

Hear  what  Christ  the  Lord  said :  He  that  heareth 
my  word  and  belie veth  on  Him  that  sent  me  hath 
everlasting  life,  and  shall  not  come  into  condemna- 
tion ;  but  is  passed  from  death  unto  life. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door 
and  knock  :  if  any  man  hear  my  voice,  and  open  the 
door,  I  will  come  unto  him. 

Yerily  I  say  nnto  you,  that  in  this  place  one  is 
greater  than  the  temple.  Know  ye  not  that  ye  are 
the  temple  of  God,  and  that  the  spirit  of  God  dwell- 
eth  in  you  ? 


MORNING  PRAYER.  11 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed.  If  ye  then  be  risen 
with  Christ,  seek  those  things  which  are  above, 
whei*e  Christ  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth  and  the  meditations 
of  my  heart  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my 
strength  and  my  Redeemer. 

Then^  the  People  standing^  the  Minister  shall  say  : 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 

Answer,  And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy 
praise. 

Minister.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  Almighty  God, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Ans.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Min.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Ans.  The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

Then  shall  he  said  or  sung  one  of  the  following  Psalms., 
for  the  proper  Sunday  of  the  months  unless  otherimse 
ordered;  and  at  the  close  of  every  such  Psalm ^  this 
Doxology : 

NOW  unto  tlie  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible, 
the  only  wise  God ; 
Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for 
ever  and  for  ever.     Amen. 

Or  else.,  the 
"  Gloria  Patri,"  as  above. 


12  MORNING  PRAYER. 


FIRST   MORNING   SONG. 

IN  THE  ORDER  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Yenitej  exultemiis  Domino. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  ;  let  us  heart- 
ily rejoice  in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiv- 
ing ;  and  show  ourselves  glad  in  him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God ;  and  a  great  King 
above  all  gods. 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the  eai'th ;  and 
the  streno^th  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it;  and  his  hands 
|)repared  the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  fall  down,  and  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God ;  and  we  are  the 
people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

O  w^orship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness ; 
let  the  whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  eai-th  ; 
and  with  I'ighteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  his  truth. 

Closing  with  this  Doxology^  or  with  the  Gloria  Patri: 

Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible, 
the  only  wise  God; 

Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for 
ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


MOENING  PRAYER.  13 

Or  this  Hymn : 
PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  L.  M. 

OCOME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 
•  Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King ; 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  salvation's  rock  Ave  praise. 

Into  his  presence  let  us  haste, 
To  thank  him  for  his  favors  j)ast ; 
To  him  address,  in  joyful  songs. 
The  praise  that  to  his  Name  belongs. 

The  depths  of  earth  are  in  his  hand. 
Her  secret  wealth  at  his  command  ; 
The  strength  of  hills,  that  threat  the  skies, 
Subjected  to  his  empire  lies. 

The  rolling  ocean's  vast  abyss 
B}^  the  same  sovereign  right  is  his ; 
'Tis  moved  by  his  almighty  hand, 
That  formed  and  fixed  the  solid  land. 

O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair. 
And  bow  with  adoration  there ; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord  our  Maker  fidl. 


S^conii  Sunbag. 

Juhilate  Deo. 

OBE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands :  serve  the 
Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  before  his  pres- 
ence with  a  sons:. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God ;  it  is  he  that 


14  MORNING  PRAYER. 

hath  made  ns,  and  not  we  ourselves ;   we  are  his 
people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

O  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving, 
and  into  his  courts  with  praise ;  he  thankful  unto 
him,  and  speak  good  of  his  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  eveHast- 
ing ;  and  his  truth  endureth  from  generation  to  gen- 
eration. 

Or  this  Hymn : 

SACRED  JOY.  lis  &  8s. 

BE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth, 
O  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear ; 
Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth, 
With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

Jehovah  is  God,  and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator  and  Ruler  o'er  all ; 
And  we  are  his  people — his  sceptre  we  own ; 

His  sheep,  and  we  follow  his  call. 

Oh  !  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song. 
Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim ; 

His  praise  in  melodious  accordance  prolong, 
And  bless  his  adorable  Name. 

For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 
And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand ; 

His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 
And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 


B 


Miserere  mei^  Deus. 

E  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto 
me,  for  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee. 


MORNING  PRAYER.  15 

Be  thoii  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens,  and 
Jet  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed ;  I 
will  sing,  and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory ;  awake,  lute  and  harp ;  I 
myself  will  awake  right  early. 

I  w^ill  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the 
people,  and  I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

For  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy  reacheth  unto  the 
heavens,  and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens,  and 
let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

Or  this  Hymn : 
PRAISE  FOR  PROTECTION.  L.  M. 

MY  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
Of  boundless  love  and  grace  unknown ; 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings. 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry; 

The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform ; 

He  sends  his  angels  from  the  sky. 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm. 

My  heart  is  fixed  ;  my  song  shall  raise 
Immortal  honors  to  thy  Name ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise, 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky ; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains. 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 


16  MORNING  PRAYER. 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 
Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

Jourtl)  litmlrag. 

Benedictus. — St.  Lnke  i.  68. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ;  for  he 
hath  visited  and  redeemed  his  people ; 

And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation  for  us,  in 
the  house  of  his  servant  David  ; 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  Prophets, 
which  have  been  since  the  world  began ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies,  and 
from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 

To  pei-form  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fore- 
fathers, and.  to  remember  his  holy  covenant ; 

To  perform  the  oath  which  he  sware  to  our  fore- 
father Abraham,  that  he  would  give  us ; 

That  we  beins^  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our 
enemies,  might  serve  him  without  fear ; 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  him  all  the 
days  of  our  life. 

Or  this  Hymn : 

MERCY  OF  GOD.  S.  M. 

AISE  your  triumphal  songs 
To  an  immortal  tune ; 
Let  all  the  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done : 

Sing  how  eternal  love 
Its  chief  Beloved  chose. 


R 


MORNING   PRAYER.  17 

And  bade  him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears ; 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease ; 
Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  His  love, 

And  take  the  offered  peace. 

Lord,  we  obey  thy  call ; 

We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  Thou  hast  brought, 

And  love  and  praise  thy  Name. 

Jiftl)  Sunliap. 

Lcetatus  sum. — Psalm  cxxii. 

I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  We  will  go 
into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy  gates,  O  Jerusalem. 

O  pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem ;  they  shall 
prosper  that  love  thee. 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  plenteousness 
within  thy  palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companion's  sake,  I  will 
wish  thee  prosperity. 

Yea,  because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God, 
I  will  seek  to  do  thee  good. 

Or  this  Hymn  : 
THE  CITY  OF  GOD.  8s  &  7s. 

BLESSED  city,  heavenly  Salem, 
Vision  dear,  whence  peace  hath  spring. 
Brighter  than  the  heart  can  fancy, 


18  MORNING  PRAYEPw. 

Maiisiou  of  the  highest  King ; 
O  how  glorious  are  the  praises 
Which  of  thee  the  prophets  sing ! 

To  this  temple,  where  we  call  thee, 
Come,  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  to-day  ! 

With  thy  wonted  loving-kindness. 
Hear  thy  people  as  they  pray ; 

And  thy  fullest  benediction 
Shed  within  its  walls  for  aye. 

Here  vouchsafe  to  all  thy  servants 

That  they  supplicate  to  gain ; 
Here  to  have  and  hold  for  ever 

Those  good  things  their  pray'rs  obtain ; 
And  hereafter  in  thy  glory 

With  thy  blessed  ones  to  reign. 

Here  an  Extew^jpore  Prayer  shall  follow^  or  the  following 
prayers  7nay  he  read.  They  are  commended  also  to 
families  ahs&nt  from  church  through  sick?iess,  or  when 
travelling. 

The  Minister  shall  say : 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Ansiver.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
Minister,  Let  us  pray. 
Ans.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Then  the  Minister  and  People  shall  say  the  LorWs  Prayer: 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be 
thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be 
done  on  earth.  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread.      And   forgive   us  our  tres- 


MORNING  PRAYER.  19 

passes,  As  we  forgive  tliose  who  trespass  against  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But  deliver  us 
from  evil:  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  say : 

O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 

Ansiver.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

3£in,  O  Lord,  bless  the  President  of  these  United 
States. 

Ans.  And  mercifully  hear  us  when  w^e  call  upon 
thee. 

Mill.  Endue  thy  ministers  with  righteousness. 

Ans.  And  make  thy  chosen  people  joyful. 

Min.  O  Lord,  save  thy  people. 

Ans.  And  bless  thine  inheritance. 

Min.  Give  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord. 

Ans.  For  thou  only  canst  make  w^ars  to  cease  to 
the  end  of  the  earth. 

Min.  O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us. 

Ans.  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  froai  us. 

Then  may  he  said  the  Collect  for  the  Day  ;  and  then  the 
Service  shall  proceed  asfolloweth : 

THE    COLLECT   FOR    PEACE. 

OGOD,  wdio  art  the  author  of  peace,  and  lover 
of  concord,  in  knowledge  of  whom  stand eth 
our  eternal  life,  whose  service  is  perfect  freedom  ; 
defend  us  thy  humble  servants  in  all  assaults  of  our 
enemies,  that  we  surely  trusting  in  thy  defence, 
may  not  fear  the  power  of  any  adversaries,  thi'ough 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Ainen. 


20  MORNING  PRAYER. 


THE    COLLECT   FOR    GRACE. 

OLORD  our  heavenly  Father,  ahiiighty  and 
everlasting  God,  who  hast  safely  brought 
us  to  the  beginning  of  this  day ;  defend  us  in  the 
same  with  thy  mighty  power ;  and  grant  that  this 
day  we  fall  into  no  sin,  neither  run  into  any  kind 
of  danger ;  but  that  all  our  doings  may  be  ordered 
by  thy  governance,  to  do  always  that  which  is 
righteous  in  thy  sight,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

COLLECT   FOR    FORGIVENESS. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner, 
but  rather  that  he  should  turn  from  his  wickedness 
and  live ;  pardon  and  absolve  all  those  who  truly 
repent,  and  unfeignedly  believe  the  holy  Gospel. 
We  beseech  thee  to  grant  us  true  repentance,  and 
thy  Holy  Sj^irit ;  that  those  things  may  please  thee 
which  we  do  at  this  present,  and  that  the  rest  of 
our  life  herearter  may  be  more  pure  and  holy ;  so 
that  at  the  last  we  may  come  to  thine  eternal  joy, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  follow mg  Prayers   are   to   he  omitted  here  when  a 
Litany  is  read:  (vid.  p.  71,  &c). 

A   PRAYER    FOR    RULERS. 

OLORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  high  and  mighty. 
King  of  kings.  Lord  of  lords,  who  dost  from 
thy  throne  behold  all  the  dwellers  upon  the  earth  ; 
most  heartily  we  beseech  thee  with  thy  favor  to 


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MORNING   PRAYER.  21 

behold  the  President,  Vice  President,  and  Congress 
of  these  United  States,  and  so  replenisli  them  with 
the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may  al\\^ays 
incline  to  thy  will,  and  walk  in  thy  way.  Endue 
them  plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts,  that  in  all 
their  deliberations  they  may  be  enabled  to  promote 
the  national  prosperity,  and  to  secure  the  peace, 
libert}",  and  safety  of  the  United  States  throughout 
all  generations.  This  we  humbly  ask  in  the  name 
of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


PRAYER    FOR   THE    CLERGY    AND    PEOPLE. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  Avho  art  the 
author  of  every  good  and  perfect  gift;  send 
down  upon  all  ministers  of  the  gospel,  and  upon  all 
congregations  committed  to  their  charge,  the  need- 
ful spirit  of  thy  grace ;  and  that  they  may  truly 
])lease  thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of 
thy  blessing.  Grant  this,  O  heavenly  Father,  for 
thine  infinite  mercy's  sake  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen,  /; 

A   PRAYER    FOR    ALL    CONDITIONS    OF    :\[EN. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  man- 
kind, we  humbly  beseech  thee  for  all  sorts 
and  conditions  of  men,  that  thou  wouldst  be  pleased 
to  make  thy  ways  known  unto  them,  thy  saving 
health  unto  all  nations.  More  especially  we  pray 
for  the  good  estate  of  thy  holy  church  ;  that  it  may 
be  so  guided  and  governed  by  thy  good  Spirit,  that 
all  who  profess  and  call  themselves  Christians,  may 
be  led  into  the  Avay  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in 


22  MORNING   PRAYER. 

unity  of  spirit,  in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righ- 
teousness of  life.  Finally,  we  commend  to  thy 
fatherly  goodness,  all  those  who  are  any  ways  af- 
flicted or  distressed  in  mind,  body,  or  estate;  that 
it  ma}^  please  thee  to  comfort  and  relieve  them 
according  to  their  several  necessities ;  giving  them 
patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue 
out  of  all  their  afflictions ;  and  this  we  humbly  ask 
as  disciples  of  Jesus  Chiist  our  Lord.     Ame7i. 

GENERAL    THANKSGIVING. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we 
thine  unworthy  servants  do  give  thee  most 
humble  and  hearty  thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  and 
loving-kindness  to  us  and  to  all  men.  We  bless 
thee  for  our  creation,  preservation,  and  all  the  bless- 
ings of  this  life ;  but  above  all,  for  thine  inestima- 
ble love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  our 
Lord  Jesus  Cliiist ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for 
the  hope  of  glory.  And  we  beseech  thee,  give  us 
that  due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts 
may  be  unfeignedly  thankful,  and  that  we  may 
show  forth  thy  praise,  not  only  with  our  lips,  but 
in  our  lives,  by  giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  service, 
and  by  walking  before  thee  in  holiness  and  righ- 
teousness all  our  days,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord ;  in  whose  name  we  ascribe  unto  thee  all 
honor  and  glory,  world  without  end.     Amen, 


MORNING  PRAYER.  23 


SECOND  MOKNING  SONG. 

IN  THE  ORDER  OF  THE  MONTH 


H 


After  Prayer^  the  folloicing  shall  he  sung. 

JTirst  Sun^at). 

Ter-sanctus. — Revelations  iv.,  v. 

OLY,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty,  which 
was,  and  is,  and  is  to  come. 

Thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  receive  glory,  and 
honor,  and  power ;  for  thou  hast  created  all  things, 
and  for  thy  pleasure  they  are  and  were  created. 

Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain,  to  receive 
power,  and  riches,  and  wisdom,  and  strength,  and 
honor,  and  glory,  and  blessing. 

Blessing,  aud  honor,  and  glory,  and  power,  be 
into  him  that  sitteth  uj)ou  the  throne,  and  unto 
the  Lamb,  for  ever  and  ever. 


Op  this ^  for  Communion  Sundays: 
Ter-sanctus. 
T  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty,  that 


IJL  we  should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places,  give 
[-hanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty, 
pverlasting  God ; 

Therefore,  with  Angels,  and  Archangels,  and 
v\dth  all  the  company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and  mag- 
lify  thy  glorious  Name ;   evermore  praising  thee, 


24  MORNING  PRAYER. 

and  saying,  Holy,  holy,  lioly,  Lord  God  of  hosts, 
heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thy  glory.  Glory  he 
to  thee,  O  Lord,  Most  High.     Amen. 

Or  this  Hymn : 

THRICE  HOLY.  8s  &  7s. 

LORD,  thy  glory  fills  the  heaven ; 
Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored ; 
Unto  thee  be  glor}^  given. 
Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord. 
Heaven  is  still  with  anthems  ringing ; 

Earth  takes  np  the  angel's  cry, 
"  Holy,  holy,  holy,"  singing, 

"  Lord  of  hosts,  the  Loixl  most  High." 

Even  thus  in  God's  high  praises, 

Brethren,  let  our  tongues  unite. 
Whilst  our  thoughts  his  greatness  raises, 

And  our  love  his  gifts  excite. 
With  his  seraph  train  before  him, 

With  his  holy  church  below, 
Thus  unite  we  to  adore  him. 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow : — 

Lord,  thy  glory  fills  the  heaven ; 

Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored ; 
Unto  thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord ; 
Thus  thy  gracious  Name  confessing, 

We  adopt  the  angel's  cry, 
''  Holy,  holy,  holy," — blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  our  God  most  High. 


MORNING  PRAYEK.  25 

Saonb  Suniiat3. 
Gloria  in  excelsis. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  liigh,  and  on  earth  peace, 
good  will  to  Avar  ds  men.  We  praise  thee,  we 
bless  thee,  we  worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we 
give  thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O  Lord 
God,  heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 
O  God,  through  thy  only-begotten  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  who 
taketh  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  up- 
on us.  Through  him  that  taketh  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Through  him  that 
taketh  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer.  Througli  him  that  sitteth  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us.  For 
thou  only  art  holy ;  thou  only  art  the  Lord ;  thou 
only,  in  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high 
in  thy  glory,  O  God  our  Father.     Amen. 

Or  this  Hymn: 
THE  GLORY  OF  GOD.  8s  &  7s. 

MIGHTY  God  !  while  angels  bless  thee, 
May  a  mortal  lisp  thy  Name  ? 
Lord  of  men  as  well  as  angels ! 

Thou  art  every  creatm'e's  theme ; 
Lord  of  every  hind  and  nation  ! 

Ancient  of  eternal  days  ! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation, 
Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 

For  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption. 

Bright,  though  veiled  in  darkness  long; 


26  MORNING  PRAYER. 

Thouglit  is  poor,  and  poor  expression, 
Who  can  sins:  that  wondrous  sons^  ? 

Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory  ! 
Shall  thy  ]3raise  unuttered  lie  ? 

Break,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence. 
Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die. 


(lEIjirb  6uui)aj3. 

Te  Deum  laudamios. 

WE  praise  thee,  O  God !  we  acknowledge  thee 
to  be  the  Lord. 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee,  the  Father  ever- 
lasting. 

To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud,  the  heavens  and  all 
the  powers  therein. 

To  thee  cherubim  and  seraphim  continually  do 

Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  of  hosts ! 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  thy 
glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles,  praise  thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  prophets,  praise 
thee. 

The  noble  army  of  martyrs,  praise  thee. 

The  holy  church,  throughout  all  the  world,  doth 
acknowledge  thee. 

The  Father  of  an  infinite  majesty ; 

Thy  holy,  true,  and  only  Son ; 

Also,  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comfortei*. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  O  God  ! 

And  Jesus  Christ  thy  well-beloved  Son. 


MORNING   PRAYER.  '^7 

When  tliou  gavest  him  to  deliver  man,  it  pleased 
tliee  that  he  should  be  born  of  a  virgin. 

When  he  had  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death, 
he  opened  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers. 

He  sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the  glory 
of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  he  shall  come  to  be  our  judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants,  whom 
thou  hast  redeemed  through  his  most  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  saints,  in 
glory  everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee ; 

And  we  worship  thy  Name,  ever,  world  without 
end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us;  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  lighten  upon  us,  as  our 
trust  is  in  thee. 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  we  trusted ;  let  us  never  be 
confounded. 

Or  this  Hymn : 

TE  DEUM.  C.  M. 

GOD,  we  praise  thee,  and  confess 
That  thou  the  only  Lord 
And  everlasting  Father  art, 
By  all  the  earth  adored. 

To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud ; 

To  thee  the  powers  on  high, 
Both  cherubim  and  seraphim, 

Continually  do  cry ; 


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MORNING  PKAYER. 

O  lioly,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
The  woi'ld  is  with  the  gloiy  filled 

Of  thy  majestic  sway. 

The  apostles'  glorious  company. 
And  prophets  crowned  with  light, 

With  all  the  martyrs'  noble  host. 
Thy  constant  praise  recite. 

The  holy  church  throughout  the  world, 

O  Lord,  confesses  thee. 
That  thou  eternal  Father  art 

Of  boundless  majesty. 

Jourtl)  Suulrag. 
Hosanna. 

OSANNA!  blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  !  Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

Or  this  Hymn: 
GOD^S   GLORY   IN   CHRIST.  L.  M. 

NOW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ; 
Awake,  my  soul,  awake  my  tongue ; 
Hosanna  to  the  eternal  IN'ame, 
And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face. 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace ; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 
Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

The  spacious  earth  and  spreading  flood 
Proclaim  the  wise  and  powerful  God ; 


MORNING  TRAYEIi.  29 

And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar 
Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star. 

But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands, 
The  noblest  labor  of  thy  hands ; 
The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes 
Outshines  the  wonders  of  the  skies. 

Gi'ace  !  'tis  a  charming  theme  ; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  Name ; 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound — 
Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

Jiftlj  Sunba^. 

Alleluia. 

ALLELUIA! 
Salvation,  and  glory,  and  honor,  and  power, 
unto  the  Lord  our  God  ! 
Alleluia ! 

Praise  our  God,  alj  ye  servants  of  his,  both  small 
and  great ! 
Alleluia ! 

For  the  Lord  God  omnipotent  reigneth  !  let  us 
l)e  glad  and  i-ejoice,  and  give  honor  to  him.     Amen. 

Or  this  Hymn : 

ALLELUIA.  8s  &  7s. 

ALLELUIA,  song  of  sweetness, 
Voice  of  joy,  eternal  lay; 
Alleluia  is  the  anthem 

Of  the  choirs  in  heavenly  day, 
Which  the  angels  sing,  abiding 
In  the  house  of  God  ahvay. 


«30  AtORNING  PRAYER. 

Alleluia,  tlioii  resound  est, 
Salem,  mother  ever  blest ; 

Alleluias  without  ending. 

Fit  yon  place  of  gladsome  rest; 

Exiles,  we  by  Babel's  waters 
Sit  in  bondage,  and  distressed. 

Alleluia,  we  deserve  not 

Here  to  chant  for  evermore ; 

Alleluia,  our  transgressions 
Make  us  for  a  Avhile  give  o'er, 

For  the  holy  time  is  coming, 
Bidding  ns  our  sins  deplore. 

Deity  of  endless  glory. 

Hear  thy  people  as  they  cry ; 

Grant  us  all  to  keep  thy  sabbath 
In  our  home  beyond  the  sky, — 

There  to  Thee  our  alleluia 
Singing  everlastingly.     Amen. 


THE  SCPvIPTUEES. 

The  Scriptures  may  he  read  in  two  separate  lessons,  fronn 
the  Old  and  Neio  Testojnents^  or  in  such  selections  as 
the  Minister  may  choose.  It  is  desirable  that  the  Psal- 
ter^ whenever  used^  should  he  read  respoiiswely  hy  the 
Minister  and  People. 

As  often  as  once  a  month  the  Commandments.,  with  re- 
sponses., as  hereafter  printed^  shoidd  he  read  in  the 
Morning  Service.,  at  the  close  of  the  lesson.,  and  as  often 
also  the  Minister  shall  declare  the  Faith  of  the  Gospel., 
in  the  words  of  Christ  and  of  his  Apostles — thus : 


MORNING  PRAYER.  31 

THE  CHRISTIAN  FAITH. 

THE  Law  was  given  by  Moses,  but  grace  and 
truth  came  by  Jesus  Christ.     St.  John  i.  17. 

Our  Lord  dechires — 

This  is  life  eternal,  that  they  might  know  thee, 
the  only  true  God,  and  Jesus  Christ,  whom  thou 
hast  sent.     St.  JoJin  xvii.  3. 

Oar  Lord  also  declares — 

Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     St.  Matthew  xxviii.  19. 

St.  Peter,  for  himself  and  the  rest  of  the  Apostles, 
confesses — 

We  believe  and  are  sure  that  thou  art  that  Christ, 
the  Son  of  the  living  God.     St.  John  vi.  69. 

St.  John  says — 

This  is  the  commandment  of  God,  that  we  should 
believe  on  the  name  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and 
love  one  another.     1  St.  John  iii.  23. 

St.  Paul  says — 

As  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  they 
are  the  sons  of  God.  Now  abideth  fiiith,  hope, 
charity,  these  three ;  but  the  greatest  of  these  is 
charity.     Rom.  viii.  14. — 1  Cor.  xiii.  13. 

CLOSING  PRAYERS. 

At  the  close  of  the  Sermon^  whenever  the  previous  Prayers 
have  heen  read.,  the  following  may  he  the  concluding 
Prayer : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at 
this  time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  com- 
mon supplications  unto  thee,  and  hast  promised  by 


32  MORNING  PRAYER. 

thy  beloved  Son,  that  where  two  or  three  are  gath- 
ered together  in  his  name,  thou  wilt  grant  their  re- 
quests;  fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions 
of  thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for  tlieni, 
granting  us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  thy  trutli, 
and  in  the  world  to  come  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

Whenevei'  the  previous  Prayers,  on  p.  18,  have  not  heen 

read,  the  Minister  inay  say : 

The  Lord  be  with  you ; 

Ana.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Min.  Let  us  pray. 

O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us ; 

Ans.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Min.  O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us ; 

Ans.  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

Then  the  Minister  and  People  shall  say  the  Lord^s  Prayer. 

OUE,  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be 
thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be 
done  on  earth.  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day 
our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  As 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But  deliver  us  from 
evil :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Ainen. 

After  the  Hymn,  which  should  he  sung  hy  Choir  and  Con- 
gregation, one  of  the  Benedictions  shall  he  given. 

BENEDICTIONS. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  th(^  love 
of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 


MORNmG  PRAYER.  33 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost  be 
with  you  all.     Amen. 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understand- 
ing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds,  through  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

Now  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from 
the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  that  great  She2:)herd  of 
the  sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting 
covenant,  make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work,  to 
do  his  will,  working  in  you  that  which  is  well- 
pleasing  in  his  sight,  through  Jesus  Christ ;  to 
whom  be  f>-lory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Grace  be  with  you,  mercy  and  peace  from  God 
the  Father,  and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the 
Son  of  the  Father,  in  truth  and  love.     Amen. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you 
all.     Amen. 

2* 


FIRST  ORDER  OF  EVENING  PRAYER. 

FOK    AFTERNOON    SERVICE,    OR   WHEN    VESPERS    ARE    NOT    HELD. 


I.    Yoluntary  on  the  Organ. 
II.    Sentences  :  Minister.     ( Congregation  standing.) 
III.   Chanted  Psahn.     In  the  order  of  the  Month — 1.  First 
Sunday,  "  O  sing  unto  the  Lord ;"   2.  "  It  is  a  good 
thing  f  3.  ''  God  be  merciful  f   4.  "  Praise  the  Lord  ;" 
5.  ''The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd." 
Or  the  corresponding  Hymns,  as  printed  in  the  order  of 
the  Month,  in  the  Yesper  Service.      {Standing.) 
lY.  Prayer. 
Y.   Yoluntary  by  the  Choir.     This  may  be  taken  from  the 

New  Testament  Hymns  of  the  Yesper  Service. 
YI.  Reading  of  Scriptures. 
YII.   Hymn — Selected.     {Standing.) 
YIII.  Sermon. 
IX.  Prayer. 

X.   Hymn — Selected.     {Standing.) 
XL  Benediction. 
XII.  Amen :  Choir  and  Congregation. 


E^^NINa  PRAYER. 

FOR  AFTERXOOj^,  OR  WHEIS^  VESPERS  ARE  NOT  HELD. 


At  the  heginning  of  Evening  Prayer^  the  Minister  shall 
read  one  or  more  of  these  Sentences  of  Scripture  j  and 
then  say^  with  the  People  responsively^  the  words  that 
follow  them: 

FROM  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same,  the  Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

Let  our  prayei's  be  set  forth  in  his  sight  as  incense, 
and  the  lifting  up  of  our  hands,  as  an  evening  sacrifice. 

Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of 
grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to 
help  in  time  of  need. 

Behold !  God  is  my  salvation ;  I  wdll  trust  and 
not  be  afraid :  for  the  Lord  Jehovah  is  my  strength 
and  my  song ;  he  also  is  become  my  salvation. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him, 
to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

Oh,  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth :  let  them 
lead  me ;  let  them  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and 
to  thy  tabernacles. 

I  am  the  light  of  the  world :  he  that  folio weth 
me  shall  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  shall  have  the 
light  of  life. 

Peace  be  to  the  brethren,  and  love  with  faith 
from  God  the  Father  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give  unto 
you ;  not  avS  the  world  giveth  give  I  unto  you. 


36  EVENING  PRAYER. 

God  who  commaudecl  the  light  to  shme  out  of 
darkness,  hath  shined  in  our  hearts,  to  give  the  light 
of  the  knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God  in  the  face  of 
Jesus  Christ. 

Humble  yourselves  therefore  under  the  mighty 
hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you  in  due  time : 
casting  all  your  care  upon  him;  for  he  careth  for 
you. 

Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy 
laden,  and  I  will  give  you  rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon 
you,  and  learn  of  me,  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  of 
heart ;  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls. 

Then^  the  Peojyle  standing^  the  Minister  shall  say : 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips ; 

Ans.  And  our  mouths  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

Min.  O  Lord,  make  speed  to  save  us. 

Ans.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  us. 

Min.  O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  shown  upon  us ; 

Ans.  As  we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

Min.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Ans.  The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

Then  shall  he  sung  one  of  the  following  Psahns^  on  the 
proper  Simday  of  the  month,  as  they  are  printed  i?i  the 
Vespers,  unless  otherwise  ordered. 

EVENING  PSALMS. 

1,  Pirst  Sunday,  Cantate  Domino  j  2.  Second  Sunday, 
jBonum  est  confiteri  ^  3.  Third  Sunday,  Deus  miser ea- 
tur ;  4.  Fourth  Sunday,  Benedic,  anima  mea  ;  5.  Fifth 
Sunday,  Dominus  regit  me. 

Or  the  corresponding  Hymns,  as  prrinted  in  the  order  of 
the  month,  in  the  Vesjyer  Service. 


EVENIXG  PRAYER.  37 


EVENING  PEAYERS. 

The  Minister  may  offer  prayer  in  his  own  words  ^  or  read 
one  of  the  Scripture  Litanies^  or  the  Service  may  pro- 
ceed as  follows: 

211)1.  The  Lord  be  Avitli  you ; 

An6\  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Min.  Let  us  pray. 

O  Loi"d,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us ; 

Ans,  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Min.  O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us; 

Ans.  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

Then  may  he  said  the  Collect  for  tJie  Day^  and  then  these 

Collects : 

THE    COLLECT    FOR    PEACE. 

OGOD,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good 
counsels,  and  all  just  works  do  proceed;  give 
unto  thy  servants  that  peace  which  the  world  cannot 
give ;  that  both  our  hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  thy 
commandments,  and  also  that,  being  defended  by 
thee  from  the  fear  of  our  enemies,  Ave  may  pass  our 
time  in  rest  and  quietness,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour.     Amen. 

THE    COLLECT    FOR    AID    AGAIXST    ALL    PERILS. 

LIGHTEN  our  darkness,  we  beseech  thee,  O 
Lord,  and  by  thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from 
all  perils  and  dangers  of  this  night,  for  the  honor  of 
thy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Mediator  and 
Advocate.     Amen. 


38  EVENING   PRAYER. 


COLLECT    FOR    PURITY. 


ALMIGHTY  Gocl,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are 
open,  all  desires  known,  and  from  whom  no 
secrets  are  hid ;  cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts 
by  the  inspiration  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may 
perfectly  love  thee  and  worthily  magnify  thy  holy 
Name,  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 

PRAYER   FOR    THE    GRACES    OF    FAITH,    HOPE,    AND 
CHARITY. 

OLORD  God  of  infinite  mercy,  of  infinite  ex- 
cellency, who  hast  sent  thy  holy  Son  into  the 
woi'ld  to  redeem  us  from  a  fearful  woe,  to  teach 
us  a  holy  religion,  to  forgive  us  a  boundless  debt, 
and  to  give  us  an  unspeakable  gift ;  grant  us  thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  in  mind,  and  will,  and  all  our 
faculties,  we  may  be  so  resigned  to  the  doctrine  and 
discipline  of  our  Lord,  as  to  sufl:er  any  afiiiction  or 
calamity  rather  than  forsake  our  duty,  or  yield  to 
sin  or  shame.  Graciously  increase  our  faith ;  and 
may  our  faith  be  the  parent  of  a  good  life,  and  the 
author  of  a  holy  hope,  of  modest  desires,  of  godly 
confidence,  and  of  a  never-failing  love  to  thee,  our 
God,  and  to  all  the  world. 

May  we  be  supported  by  the  strength  of  a  firm 
faith  in  all  temptations,  refreshed  with  the  com- 
forts of  a  holy  hope  in  all  sorrows,  and  bear  the 
burden  of  the  Lord  and  the  infirmities  of  our  neigh- 
bor by  the  stay  of  a  blessed  charity.  May  the  yoke 
of  Jesus  become  easy  to  us,  that  our  love  may  do 
all  the  miracles  of  grace,  till  from  grace  it  swell  to 
gloiy :  from  earth  to  heaven,  from  duty  to  reward, 


EVENING  PRAYER.  39 

from  the  imperfections  of  a  first  and  feeble  emotion 
to  the  consummation  of  an  eternal  and  never-ceas- 
ing charity,  through  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  thy 
love,  the  anchor  of  our  hope,  and  the  author  and 
finisher  of  our  faith :  through  Avhom,  to  thee,  O 
Lord  God,  Father  of  heaven  and  earth,  be  all  glory, 
and  love,  and  obedience,  and  dominion,  now  and 
for  ever.     Amen, 

PRAYER    OF   INTERCESSION. 

OTHOU,  who  art  our  Creator,  Lord,  and  Com- 
forter, we  beseech  thee  to  look  with  thy 
mercy  on  all  orders  and  conditions  of  men.  Bless, 
we  pray  thee,  all  our  rulers ;  all  who  administer 
justice;  and  all  who  are  in  places  of  authority  and 
trust.  May  our  land  be  ever  favored  of  the  Most 
High  God  ;  the  abode  of  freedom,  virtue,  truth,  and 
piety.  In  thy  mercy  visit  thy  whole  church  ;  pre- 
serve it,  by  thy  Spirit,  against  all  temptations  and 
assaults ;  that  ofl:ering  to  thee  the  never-ceasing 
prayer  of  thanksgiving,  it  may  further  thy  honor 
and  be  filled  with  thy  grace,  and  partake  of  thy 
glory.  Bless  all  its  ministers,  and  clothe  them  with 
righteousness.  Bless  the  means  of  education,  and 
the  teachers  of  youth.  Graciously  enlighten  the 
ignorant;  convert  the  unbelieving;  comfort  the 
afflicted ;  relieve  the  persecuted ;  speak  peace  to 
troubled  consciences ;  strengthen  the  weak ;  deliver 
the  oppressed ;  help  the  needy.  Redeem  man,  O 
God,  from  bondage,  error,  vice,  and  crime ;  send 
light,  liberty,  and  peace  over  the  whole  earth,  and 
let  the  Sun  of  righteousness  arise  upon  all  nations, 
with  healing  in  liis  beams. 


40  EVENING  PRAYER. 

Hear  our  prayers,  Avliicli  we  luimLly  address  to 
thee  ill  the  uame  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour,  who 
ever  liveth  to  make  intercession  for  us,  and  througli 
whom  we  render  unto  thee  all  honor  and  glory  for 
ever.     Aonen. 

GENERAL    THANKSGIVING. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we 
thine  unworthy  servants  do  give  thee  most 
liumhle  and  hearty  thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  and 
loving-kindness  to  us  and  to  all  men.  We  bless 
thee  for  our  creation,  preservation,  and  all  the  bless- 
ings of  tliis  life ;  but  above  all,  for  thine  inestima- 
ble love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ;  foi*  the  means  of  grace,  and  for 
the  hope  of  glory.  And  we  beseech  thee,  give  us 
that  due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our  heai'ts 
may  be  nnfeignedly  thankful,  and  that  we  may- 
show  forth  thy  praise,  not  only  with  our  lips,  but 
in  our  lives,  by  giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  service, 
and  by  walking  before  thee  in  holiness  and  righ- 
teousness all  our  days,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord;  in  whose  name  we  ascribe  unto  thee  all 
honor  and  glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

CLOSING    PRAYERS. 

At  the  close  of  the  serraon^  whenever  the  previous  prayers 
have  teen  read^  the  following  may  he  the  Concluding 
Prayer : 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy 
most  gracious  favor,  and  further  us  with  thy 
continual  help;  that  in  all  our  works  began,  con- 
tinued, and  ended  ia  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy 


EVENING   PRAYER.  41 

name;  and  finally,  by  thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting 
life,  tlirough  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Arnen. 

Whe7iever  the  previous  Evening  Prayers  have  not  heen 
read^  the  Minister  may  say  : 

The  Lord  be  with  you ; 

Ans.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Mill.  Let  ns  pray. 

O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us ; 

Ans.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

3Iin.  O  Lord,  bless  our  President,  and  our  Rulers. 

Ans.  And  mercifully  hear  us  when  we  call  upon. 
thee. 

Min.  Endue  thy  ministers  with  righteousness; 

Ans.  And  make  thy  chosen  people  joyful. 

Min.  O  Lord,  save  thy  people ; 

Ans.  And  bless  thine  inheritance. 

Min.  Give  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord. 

Ans.  For  thou  only  canst  make  wars  to  cease  to 
the  end  of  the  earth. 

Min.  O  Lord,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us ; 

Ans.  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

Min.  Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding 
abundantly  above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  accord- 
ing to  the  power  that  worketh  in  us: 

Ans.  Unto  him  be  glory  in  the  Church,  by 
Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

BENEDICTION 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
be  with  us  all.     Amen. 


SECOND  ORDER  OF  EVENING  PRAYER  OR  VESPERS. 


I.   Yoluntary  on  the  Organ. 

II.   Sentences  of  Introduction :  read  by  Minister  and  People 
standing,  and  which  may  be  followed  by  the  "  Gloria 
Patri,"  said  or  chanted. 
III.   Yesper  Hymn.     {Not  announced.) 
lY.   Prayer. 

Y.   Yoluntary  by  the  Choir. 

YI.   Selected  Psalms.     Kead  by  Minister  and  People  (stand- 
ing).    Ending  with  Gloria,  "  Now  unto  the  King  Eter- 
nal," &c. 
YII.   Reading  from  Old  Testament. 

YIII.   Chanted  Psalm,  in   the   order  of  the  Month — 1.  First 
Sunday,  "  0  sing  unto  the  Lord ;"   2.  "  It  is  a  good 
thing  ;"  3.  "  God  be  merciful ;"  4.  *'  Praise  the  Lord  •/' 
5.  "  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd."     (Not  announced.) 
Or  the  corresponding  Hymn.     [People  stand.) 
IX.  Reading  from  New  Testament. 

X.   Chanted  Hymn  from  New  Testament, — either :    1.  Mag- 
nificat;   2.   Nunc  Dimittis;    3.   Gloria  in  Excelsis ; 
4.  Venite  ad  me;  5.  Beatitudes ;  or,  one  of  the  corre- 
sponding versified  Hymns.     (Not  read.     People  stand.) 
XI.  Exposition  or  Address. 
XII.   Silent  Prayer. 
XIII.   Chant :  usually  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
XI Y.   Hymn.     (Congregation  stand  and  sing.) 
XY.  Benediction,  the  Amen  chanted. 


VESPERS. 


The  ILinister  shall  read  one  or  more  of  these  Sentences  ; 
and  then  say^  icith  the  People  responsively ^  the  v^ords  of 
praise  thatfolloio:  "O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips,"  etc. 

FROM  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same,  the  Lord's  name  is  to  he  pi-aised. 

Let  our  prayers  be  set  forth  in  his  sight  as  incense, 
and  the  lifting  up  of  our  hands,  as  an  evening  sacrifice. 

Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of 
grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to 
help  in  time  of  need. 

Behold !  God  is  my  salvation ;  I  will  trust  and 
not  be  afraid :  for  the  Lord  Jehovah  is  my  strength 
and  my  song ;  he  also  is  become  my  salvation. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him, 
to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

Oh,  se^d  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth :  let  them 
lead  me ;  let  them  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and 
to  thy  tabernacles, 

I  am  the  light  of  the  world :  he  that  followetli 
me  shall  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  shall  have  the 
lijT^ht  of  life. 

Peace  be  to  the  brethren,  and  love  with  faith 
from  God  the  Father  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give  unto 
you ;  not  as  the  world  giveth  give  I  unto  you. 

God  who  commanded  the  light  to  shine  out  of 
darkness,  hath  shined  in  our  hearts,  to  2:ive  the  li^^ht 


44  VESPERS. 

of  the  knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God  in  the  face  of 
Jesus  Christ. 

Humble  yourselves  therefore  under  the  mighty 
hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  yon  in  due  time: 
casting  all  your  care  upon  him  ;  for  he  careth  for  you. 

Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy 
laden,  and  I  will  give  you  rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon 
you,  and  learn  of  me,  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  of 
heart ;  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls. 

The  People  standing^  the  3Iinister  shall  say : 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 

Ans.  And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  j)raise. 

Min.  O  God,  make  speed  to  save  us. 

A71S.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  us. 

Min.  O  Lord,  let  thy  mei*cy  be  shown  upon  us ; 

Ans.  As  we  do  put  our  ti'ust  in  thee. 

Mi)t.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Ans.  The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

Then  shall  he  read^  in  the  order  of  the  vionth^  one  of  the 
following  Introductions  hy  the  Minister  and  People 
responsively^  each  reading  a  line. 


INTRODUCTIONS. 

Jirst  0unliai3. 

'  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills, 

.   From  whence  cometh  my  help. 

jMy  help  cometh  from  the  Lord, 

Which  luade  heaven  and  eartli. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved  : 

He  that  keepeth  thee  Avill  not  slumber. 


VESPERS.  45 

Behold  !  lie  tliat  keepeth  Israel 
Shall  neither  slumber  nor  sleep. 
The  Lord  is  thy  keeper ; 
The  Loi'd  is  thy  shade  upon  thy  riglit  hand. 
The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day, 
Nor  the  moon  by  night. 
The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil : 
He  shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out,  and  thy 
coming  in, 

From  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore. 

The  Introduction  will  he  followed  hy  the  Gloria  Patri^  thus  : 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  Almighty  God,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Alleluia!      (^TJie  Alleluia  to  he  added  especiedly 
on  joyous  occasions?) 

Sfconb  Sunlrap. 

LORD,  I  cry  unto  thee  :  make  haste  unto  me ; 
Give  ear  unto  my  voice,  when  I  cry  unto  thee. 

Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  thee  as  incense ; 

And  tlie  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening 
sacrifice. 

The   Lord   hath   granted  his  loving-kindness  in 
the  daytime ; 

And  in  the  night-season  will  I  sing  of  him,  and 
make  my  prayer  unto  tlie  God  of  my  life. 

Because  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  life, 

My  lips  shall  praise  thee ; 


Ui  VESPERS. 

My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and 
fatness, 

And  with  joyful  lips  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee  ; 

When  I  think  of  thee  upon  my  bed, 

And  meditate  upon  thee  in  the  night-watches. 

{Gloria  Patri.) 

Sljlrb  Sunbag. 

PEAISE  ye  the  Lord !     Praise,  O  ye  servants  of 
Jehovah, 
Praise  his  holy  name  ! 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  to  the  going  down  of 
the  same, 

Jehovah's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  his  angels ; 

Praise  him,  all  ye  his  hosts ! 

Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon ; 

Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light ! 

Young  men  and  maidens ;  old  men  and  children ; 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  Jehovah  ! 

For  his  name  alone  is  exalted ; 

His  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heavens. 

{Gloria  Patri.) 

JTourtlj  Suuian. 

HOW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles, 
O  Lord  of  hosts  ! 
My  soul  longeth,  yea  even  fointeth  for  the  courts 
of  the  Lord. 

My  heart  and  my  flesh  cry  out  foi-  the  living  God. 


yO"^^fe, 


VESPEKS.  47 

As  the  sparrow  fiiuletli  an  house, 
And  the  swallow  a  nest  where  she  may  lay  her 
ung, 

So  let  me  dwell  at  thine  altars, 
O  'Lord  of  hosts,  my  King,  and  my  God. 
Blessed  are  the  men  Avhose  strength  is  in  thee ; 
In  whose  heart  are  thy  ways. 
They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength. 
Till  every  one  of  them  appeareth  in  Zion  before 
God. 

O  Lord  of  hosts, 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  thee. 

{Gloria  Patri.) 


jfiftl)  Sitnlia^. 

THY  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet. 
And  a  light  unto  my  path. 
My  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  word, 
For  all  thy  commandments  are  righteousness. 
Let  thine  hand  help  me ; 
For  I  have  chosen  thy  precepts. 
I  have  longed  for  thy  salvation,  O  Lord  ! 
And  thy  law  is  my  deliglit. 
Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee ; 
And  let  thy  judgments  help  me. 
I  have  gone  astray  like  a  lost  sheep ;  seek  thy 
servant ! 
For  I  do  not  forget  thy  commandments. 

{Gloria  Patri.) 


48  VESPERS. 


PRAYER. 

Prayer  follows  the  Introduction^  and  may  he,  according  to 
the  order  of  each  church,  from  the  Evening  Prayer,  or 
one  of  the  Litanies,  when  not  in  the  Minister's  own 
words. 

VOLUNTARY  BY  THE  CHOIR. 

It  is  desirable  that  this  Voluntary  should  he  a  Sacred  Song, 
giving  devout  and  audible  words  -with  a  melody  that 
touches  the  heart,  and  'with  a  somewhat  freer  movement 
than  is  usual  in  our  worshij). 


RESPONSIVE  READING  OF  PSALMS. 

The  Psalm  selected,  should  be  distinctly  named  by  the 
Minister,  and  read  as  far  as  practicable  according  to 
the  imrallelisms,  the  first  linesby  the  Minister  and  the 
second  by  the  Peojjle.  The  reading  will  end  with  this 
Doxology : 
Minisier.  Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal, 

invisible,  the  only  wise  God ; 

Answer.    Be    honor    and    glory,    through    Jesus 

Christ,  for  ever  and  for  ever.     Amen. 

The  same  Doxology  will  be  used  after  each  Vesper  Psalm, 
unless  the  Gloria  Patri  is  substituted. 

FIRST    READING    FROM    SCRIPTURE.— OLD 
TESTAMENT. 

At  the  close  the  Minister  will  say:  "Here  endetli  this 
Reading  of  the  Old  Testament;"  and  the  Vesper  Psalm 
will  be  said  or  sung  in  the  order  of  the  Month,  or  the 
corresponding  Hymn.  Psalms  110,  111,  112,  113,  114, 
115,  and  117  have  a  devotioncd  and  musical  interest  as 
being  the  regular  Vesper  chants  for  ages. 


VESPERS.  49 


O 


VESPER  PSALMS. 

IN  THE  ORDER  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Jirst  Sttuliag, 

Cantate  Domino. — Psalm  xcviii. 

SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  for  lie  hath 
done  marvellous  things. 

AVith  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  holy  arm, 
hath  he  gotten  himself  the  victory. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salvation ;  his  righteous- 
ness hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the 
heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward 
the  house  of  Israel ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world 
have  seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye 
lands ;  sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp ;  sing  to  the  harp 
with  a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  O  show  your- 
selves joyful  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is ; 
the  round  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills 
be  joyful  together  before  the  Lord ;  for  he  cometh 
to  judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and 
the  people  with  equity. 


60  VESPERS. 

Or  this  Hymn : 

PRAISE.  8s. 

LAUDED  l:)e  thy  name  forever, 
Thou  of  life  the  Guard  and  Giver ! 
Thou  who  slumberest  not,  nor  sleepest. 
Blest  are  they  thou  kindly  keepest ; 
God  of  stillness  and  of  motion. 
Of  the  rainbow  and  the  ocean, 
Of  the  mountain,  rock,  and  river, 
Blessed  be  thy  name  forever. 

God  of  evening's  yellow  ray  ; 
God  of  yonder  dawning  day, 
That  I'ises  from  the  distant  sea, 
Like  breathings  from  eternity ; 
Thine  the  flaming  sphere  of  light, 
Thine  the  darkness  of  the  niglit; 
God  of  life,  that  fade  shall  never, 
Glory  to  thy  name  forever ! 

]3onum  est  conrfiteri. —  Psalm  xcii. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 
and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  Name,  O  Most 
Highest ; 

To  tell  of  thy  loving-kindness  early  in  the  morn 
ing,  and  of  thy  truth  in  the  night  season ; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the 
lute ;  upon  a  loud  instrument,  and  upon  the  harp. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy 
works ;  and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the 
operations  of  thy  hands. 


H 


VESPERS.  51 

Or  this  Hymn: 
COME,  HOLY  SPIRIT.  8s  &  1^. 

OLY  Spirit,  source  of  gladness, 
Shine  amid  the  clouds  of  night ; 
O'er  our  weariness  and  sadness 

Breathe  thy  life  and  shed  thy  light ! 
Send  us  thine  illumination, 

Banish  all  our  fears  at  length, 
Rest  upon  this  congregation. 
Spirit  of  unfailing  strength. 

Let  that  love  Avhicli  knows  no  measure, 

Now  in  quickening  showers  descend, 
Brinoino^  us  the  richest  treasure, 

Man  can  wish  or  God  can  send  ; 
Hear  our  earnest  supplication. 

Every  struggling  heart  release. 
Rest  upon  this  congregation. 

Spirit  of  eternal  peace  ! 

SI)irL»  Sunlia^. 
Deus  misercatur. — Psalm  Ixvii. 

("1  OD  he  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us,  and  show 
X  us  the  light  of  his  countenance,  and  be  merci- 
ful unto  us ; 

That  thy  Avay  ma}^  be  known  upon  earth,  thy 
savinc^  health  amonsr  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  yea,  let  all 
the  people  praise  thee. 

O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad ;  for  thou 
shalt  judge  the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the 
nations  upon  earth. 


52  VESPERS. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  yea,  let  all 
the  people  praise  tliee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase; 
and  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  give  us  his 
blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world 
shall  fear  him. 

Or  this  Hymn  : 

PRAISE.  8s  &  7s. 

(RAISE  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator ! 
Praise  to  thee  from  every  tongue ; 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  universal  song. 

Father,  Source  of  all  compassion, 
Pure,  unbounded  grace  is  thine : 

Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation  ! 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 

For  ten  thousand  blessings  given. 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heaven, 

Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 

Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him. 

Till  in  heaven  our  songs  we  raise ; 

There,  enraptured,  fall  before  him. 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

iburtl)  ©uniajj. 

Benedic^  anima  mea. — Psalm  ciii. 

ilvAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is 
within  me,  praise  his  holy  Name. 


VESPERS.  53 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits : 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine 
infirmities ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  desti'uction,  and  crown- 
eth  thee  with  mercy  and  loving-kindness. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  Angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel 
in  strength ;  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and 
hearken  nnto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ;  ye  servants 
of  his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

O  sjieak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in 
all  places  of  his  dominion :  praise  thou  the  Loi'd, 
O  my  soul. 

Or  this  Hymn : 

PRAYER  ly  AFFLICTION  83  &  7s. 

IGHT  of  those  w^hose  dreary  dwelling 
Borders  on  the  shades  of  death. 
Come,  and  by  thy  love's  revealing, 

Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath  ; 
The  new  heaven  and  earth's  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  rise. 

Scattering  all  the  night  of  nature, 

Pouring  eyesight  on  our  eyes. 

Still  Ave  wait  for  thine  appearing ; 

Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 

Every  pooi-,  benighted  heart : 
Come,  and  manifest  the  favor 

Promised  to  thy  ransomed  race ; 
Come,  thou  glorious  God  and  Saviour, 

Come,  and  bring  thy  gospel  grace. 


u 


54  VESPERS. 


Jiftl)  Sunbag. 

Dominus  regit  me. — Psalm  xxiii. 

THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd ;  therefore  can  I  lack 
nothing. 

He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green  pastnre,  and  lead  me 
forth  beside  the  waters  of  comfort. 

He  shall  convert  my  soul,  and  bring  me  forth  in 
the  paths  of  righteousness  for  his  Name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil ;  for  thou  art 
with  me  ;  thy  rod  and  thy  staff  comfort  me. 

Thou  shalt  prepare  a  table  before  me  against 
them  that  trouble  me ;  thou  hast  anointed  my  head 
with  oil,  and  my  cup  shall  be  full. 

But  thy  loving-kindness  and  mercy  shall  follow 
me  all  the  days  of  my  life ;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 

Or  this  Hymn : 
GOD  OUR  SHEPHERD.  lis. 

THE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want  shall  I  know: 
I  feed  in  green  pastures,  safe  folded  I  rest ; 
He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters  flow ; 
Kestores    me    Avhen    wandering,    redeems   wheu 
oppressed. 

Through  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death  though  I 
stray. 

Since  thou  art  my  guardian,  no  evil  I  fear ; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  thee,  thy  staff  be  my  stay, 

No  harm  can  befall  with  my  Comforter  near. 


VESPERS.  55 

In  the  midst  of  affliction  my  tahle  is  spread ; 

With  blessings  unmeasured  my  cup  runneth  o'er ; 
With  perfume  and  oil  thou  anointest  my  head ; 

O  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence  more  ? 

Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God, 
Still  follow  my  steps,  till  I  meet  thee  above ; 

I  seek,  by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod 
Through  the  land  of  their  sojourn,  thy  kingdom 
of  love. 


NEW  TESTAMENT  HYMNS. 

After  reading  from  the  JS^ew  Testament^  at  the  close  of 
which  the  Minister  shall  say^  "Here  encleth  this  Read- 
ing of  the  New  Testament,"  one  of  the  following  Hymns 
shall  he  sung : 

I. 


M 


Magnificat. — St.  Lake  i. 

Y  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord,  and  my  spirit 
hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 

For  he  hath  regarded  the  low  estate  of  his  hand- 
maiden :  for,  behold  !  from  henceforth  all  genera- 
tions shall  call  me  blessed. 

For  he  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great 
things ;  and  Holy  is  his  name. 

And  his  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  him  from 
generation  to  generation. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  his  arm ;  he  hath 
scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their 
hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats, 
and  exalted  them  of  low  degree. 


56  VESPERS. 

He  bath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things ;  and 
the  rich  he  hath  sent  empty  away. 

He  hath  holpeu  his  sei'vant  Israel,  in  remembrance 
of  his  mercy. 

As  he  spake  to  our  fathers,  to  Abraham,  and  to 
his  seed  for  ever. 

Or  this  Hymn  : 

SONG  OF  THE  BLESSED  MOTHER.  0.  M. 

MY  soul  and  spirit,  filled  with  joy, 
My  God  and  Saviour  praise. 
Whose  goodness  did  from  poor  estate 
His  humble  handmaid  raise. 

Me  blessed  of  God,  the  God  of  powei*, 

All  ao^es  shall  confess ; 
Whose  Name  is  holy,  and  whose  love 

His  saints  shall  ever  bless. 

The  proud  and  all  their  vain  designs 

He  quickly  did  confound ; 
He  cast  the  mighty  from  their  seat, 

The  meek  and  humble  crowned. 

The  hungry  with  good  things  were  filled. 

The  rich  with  hunger  pined ; 
He  sent  his  servant  Israel  help. 

And  called  his  love  to  mind ; 

Which  to  our  fathers  heretofore 

By  oath  he  did  insure. 
To  Abra'm  and  his  chosen  seed 

For  ever  to  endure. 


VESPERS.  57 

II. 

Nunc  dimittis. — St.  Luke  ii. 

LORD,  now  lettest  thou  thy  servant  depart  in 
peace,  accordmg  to  thy  word : 
Foi'  mine  eyes  have  seen  thy  salvation, 
Which  thou  hast  prepared  before  the  foce  of  all 
people ; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles,  and  the  glory  of 
thy  people  Israel. 

Or  this  Hymn : 
THE  BETTER  LAND.  7s  &  6s. 

BRIEF  life  is  here  our  portion. 
Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care  ; 
The  Life  that  knows  no  ending. 

The  tearless  Life  is  there. 
O  happy  retribution. 

Short  toil,  etei'nal  rest ! 
For  mortals  and  for  sinners 
A  mansion  with  the  Blest ! 

There  God,  my  King  and  Portion, 

In  fulness  of  His  Grace, 
Shall  we  behold  for  ever, 

And  worship  face  to  face. 
Jerusalem  the  glorious ! 

The  glory  of  the  elect, 
O  dear  and  future  vision 

That  eager  hearts  expect 

Jerusalem  the  only. 

That  look'st  from  Heaven  below, 

3* 


58  VESPERS. 

Ill  thee  is  all  my  glory, 

In  me  is  all  my  woe : 
O  Laud  that  seest  no  sorrow  ; 

O  State  that  fear'st  no  strife  ! 
O  princely  bowers  !  O  Land  of  flowers  ! 

O  realm  and  home  of  life  ! 


Ill 

Gloria  ill  excelsis. 

GLORY  be  to   God  in  the  highest,  on   earth, 
peace,  good  will  toward  men. 

Or  this: 

GLORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace, 
good  will  towards  men.  We  praise  thee,  w^e 
bless  thee,  we  worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  w^e 
give  thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O  Lord 
God,  heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 
O  God,  throngh  thy  only-begotten  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  who 
taketh  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  up- 
on us.  Through  him  that  taketh  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Through  him  that 
taketh  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer.  Through  him  that  sitteth  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us.  For 
thou  only  art  holy ;  thou  only  art  the  Lord ;  thou 
only,  in  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high 
in  thy  glory,  O  God  our  Father.     Amen. 

Or  th\\' 


VESPERS.  59 

OUR  SAVIOUR'S  BIRTH.  CM. 

CALM  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 
Come  heaven's  melodious  strains, 
Where  wild  Jadea  stretches  far 
Her  silver-mantled  plains ! 

Celestial  choirs,  from  courts  above, 

Shed  sacred  glories  there ; 
And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres, 

Make  music  on  the  aii*. 

The  answerins:  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply ; 
And  greet,  from  all  their  holy  heights, 

The  day-sj^ring  from  on  high. 

O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm, 
And  Sharon  waves,  in  solemn  praise, 

Her  silent  groves  of  ]}alm. 

"  Glory  to  God  !"  the  sounding  skies 
Loud  with  their  anthems  sing — 

"  Peace  on  earth — good  will  to  men, 
From  heaven's  Eternal  King." 

lY. 

Venite  ad  me. — St.  Matt.  xi.  28. 

CIOME  unto  me  all  ye  that  labor,  and  are  heavy 
^   laden  ;  and  I  will  give  you  rest. 
Take  my  yoke  upon  you ;  and  learn  of  me. 
For  I  am  meek  and  lowly  of  heart :  and  ye  shall 
find  rest  unto  your  souls. 

For  my  yoke  is  easy ;  and  my  burden  light. 


60  VESPERS. 

Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give  unto 
you :  not  as  the  world  giveth,  give  I  unto  you. 

Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled,  neither  let  it  be 
afraid. 

Or  this  Hymn : 

mVITATION"S  OF  JESUS.  7s. 

COME,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice. 
Come  and  make  my  paths  your  choice: 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home ; 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come  ! 

Thou,  who,  houseless,  sole,  forlorn, 
Long  hast  borne  the  proud  world's  scorn, 
Long  hast  roamed  the  barren  waste, 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  haste  ! 

Ye,  who,  tossed  on  beds  of  pain, 
Seek  for  ease,  but  seek  in  vain ; 
Ye,  whose  swoln  and  sleepless  eyes 
Watch  to  see  the  morninc:  rise : 

Ye,  by  fiercer  anguish  torn, 
Li  remorse  for  guilt  who  mourn, 
Here  repose  your  heavy  care : 
A  wounded  spirit  who  can  bear? 

Sinner,  come  !  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound ; 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure, 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 


VESPERS.  ^J- 

Y. 

Beatitudes. 

BLESSED  are  the  poor  in  spirit:  for  theirs  is 
the  kinmlom  of  heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn :  for  they  shall  be 
comforted. 

Blessed  are  the  meek :  for  they  shall  inherit  the 
earth. 

Blessed  are  they  that  do  hunger  and  thirst  after 
righteousness  :  for  they  shall  be  filled. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain 
mercy. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  for  they  shall  see 
God. 

Blessed  are  the  peace-makers ;  for  they  shall  be 
called  the  children  of  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  are  persecuted  for  riglit- 
eousness'  sake :  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Or  this  Hymn : 
COME,  YE  DISCONSOLATE.  P.  M. 

COME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish ; 
Come,  at  the  shrine  of  God  fervently  kneel ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
anguish ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 

Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope,  when  all  others  die,  fadeless  and  pure. 

Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  in  God's  name  saying, 
Earth  lias  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 


V)'2  VESPERS. 

Here  see  the  bread  of  life ;  see  waters  flowing 
Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  living  and  pui-e ; 

Come  to  the  feast  of  love ;  come,  ever  knowing. 
Earth  has  no  sorroAV  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 


THE  EXPOSITION  OR   ADDRESS. 

This  portion  of  the  Service  should  refer  to  the  Scriptures 
that  have  heen  read^  and  is  designed  to  occwpy  about 
fifteen  minutes.  At  the  close^  the  Minister  will  say^ 
"  Let  us  pray  ;"  and  the  Silent  Prayer  shall  continue  a 
minute  or  two^  cfter  wliich^  loithout  any  announcement^ 
shall  follow  the  Lord's  Prayer.^  or  some  ^volmitary  in 
like  spirit. 

THE  LORD'S   PRAYER: 

To  he  said  or  sung. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven. 
Hallowed  be  thy  Name. 

Thy  kingdom  come. 

Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven. 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 

And   forgive   us    our  debts    as   we   forgive   our 
debtors ; 

And  lead  us  not  into  temptation, 

But  deliver  us  from  evil : 

For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory. 

For  ever.     Amen. 


VESPERS.  63 


CONGREGATIONAL  HYMN. 

This  shall  he  named  hy  the  Minister^  tuith  the  tune^  without 
heing  read ^  and  it  shoidd  J<?,  both  in  words  and  ^misic^ 
suited  to  Congregationcd  singing. 


BENEDICTIONS. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  with  us  all.     Amen. 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passetli  all  understand- 
ing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds,  through  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

Now  the  God  of  peace,  that  bi-ouglit  again  from 
the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  tliat  great  Shepherd  of 
the  sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting 
covenant,  make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work,  to 
do  his  will,  working  in  you  that  which  is  well- 
pleasing  in  his  sight,  through  Jesus  Christ ;  to 
whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Grace  be  with  you,  mercy  and  peace  from  God 
the  Father,  and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the 
Son  of  the  Father,  in  truth  and  love.     Amen. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you 
all.     Amen. 


64  LITANY. 


LITANY. 


OGOD,  our  Heavenly  Father,  who  by  thy  Son 
hast  redeemed  the  world,  and  by  thy  Holy 
Spirit  dost  govern,  direct,  and  sanctify  the  hearts 
of  thy  faithful  servants,  have  mercy  upon  us  misera- 
ble sinners. 

O  God^  tliroiujli  thy  hlessed  Son^  the  Redeemer  of 
the  iDorld^  have  mercy  upon  vs^  thy  sinftd  children., 
and  hy  thy  Holy  Spirit  sanctify  our  hearts. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences,  neither  take 
thou  vengeance  of  our  sins ;  spare  us,  good  Lord, 
spare  thy  people  wdiom  thou  hast  redeemed  by  the 
most  precious  blood  of  thy  Son,  and  be  not  angiy 
with  us  for  ever. 

Spare  us^  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin;  from  the 
assaults  of  temptation ;  from  thy  wrath ;  and  from 
everlasting  destruction, 

Good  Lord^  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart;  from  pi'ide,  vain- 
glory, and  hypocrisy;  from  envy,  hatred,  and  malice, 
and  all  un charitableness ;  from  all  inordinate  and 
sinful  affections,  and  from  all  the  deceitful  allure- 
ments of  this  transitory  world, 

Good  Lord.,  deliver  its. 

From  lightning  and  tempest;  from  plague,  pesti- 


LITANY.  65 

lence,  and  famine ;  from  battle,  and  murder,  and 
'  from  death  unprepared  for. 

Good  Lonl^  deliver  its. 

From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy,  and  rebel- 
lion ;  from  all  false  doctrine,  lieresy,  and  scliism ; 
from  hardness  of  heart,  and  contempt  of  thy  ^Yord 
and  commandment, 

Good  Lord^  deliver  us. 

In  all  time  of  our  tribulation,  in  all  time  of  onr 
prosperity,  in  the  hour  of  death,  and  in  the  day  of 
judgment, 

Good  Lord.,  deliver  us. 

We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord 
God,  and  that  it  may  ]')lease  thee  to  rule  and  govern 
thy  holy  Church  Universal  in  the  right  way. 
Illuminate  all  ministers  of  the  Gospel  with  true 
knowledge,  and  understanding  of  thy  word  ;  tliat 
both  by  their  preaching  and  living  they  may  set  it 
forth,  and  show  it  accordingly; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  endue  the  President 
of  these  United  States,  the  Governor  of  this  Com- 
monwealth, the  Judges  and  Magistrates,  and  all 
others  in  authority,  with  wisdom  and  understanding; 
giving  them  grace  to  execute  justice  and  to  main- 
tain truth ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  all  colleges  and 
seminaries  of  learning ;  all  instructors  of  youth,  and 
all  means  of  true  knowledge,  virtue,  and  piety ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  keep  all  thy 
people ;  to  give  to  all  nations  unity,  peace,  and  con- 


66  LITANY. 

cord;  and  to  give  us  a  heart  to  love  and  fear  thee, 
and  diligently  to  live  after  thy  commandments; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  thy  people 
increase  of  grace,  to  hear  meekly  thy  word,  and  to 
receive  it  with  pure  affection,  and  to  bring  forth 
the  fruits  of  the  Spirit ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into  the  way  of 
truth  all  such  as  have  erred,  and  are  deceived ;  to 
strengthen  such  as  do  stand;  to  comfort  and  help 
the  weak-hearted ;  to  raise  up  those  w^ho  fall ;  and 
finally  to  give  us  victory  over  all  temptations ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  succor,  help,  and  com- 
fort all  who  are  in  danger,  necessity,  and  tribulation ; 
to  preserve  all  who  travel  by  land  or  by  water,  all 
sick  persons  and  young  children ;  to  show  thy  pity 
upon  all  prisoners  and  captives ;  to  defend,  and 
provide  for,  the  fatherless  children  and  widows,  and 
all  who  are  desolate  and  opj^ressed ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  all 
men ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our  enemies, 
23ersecutors,  and  slanderers,  and  to  turn  their  hearts ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  iis^  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and  preserve  to 
our  use  the  kindly  fruits  of  the  earth,  so  that  in  due 
time  we  may  enjoy  them ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us.,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true  repentance, 


LITAXY.  67 

to  forgive  us  all  our  sins,  negligences,  and  ignorances, 
and  to  endue  us  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit, 
to  amend  our  lives  according  to  thy  holy  word  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 

O  Lord,  grant  us  thy  j)eace. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  after  our  sins ; 

Neither  reward  us  after  our  iniquities. 

We  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  mercifully 
to  look  upon  our  infirmities ;  and  for  the  glory  of 
thy  name,  turn  from  us  all  those  evils  Avhich  we 
most  justly  have  deserved ;  and  grant  that  in  all 
our  troubles  we  may  put  our  whole  trust  and  confi- 
dence in  thy  mercy,  and  evermore  serve  thee  in 
holiness  and  pureness  of  living,  to  thy  honor  and 
glory,  through  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


EUCHARISTIC   LITANY* 

FOE   COMMUNION,    OR    A   SEASON   OF   DEVOUT   FELLOWSHIP. 


ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father,  througii 
tliy  Beloved  Son,  we  remembei-,  and  beseech 
thee  to  remember  and  to  bless,  the  multitudes  of 
every  name  who  are  joined  with  us  in  one  household 
of  faith, — our  brethren  and  sisters  in  Christ  through- 
out the  world. 

We  remember  those  who  have  fallen  asleep  in 
Christ,  and  in  the  joyful  hope  of  resurrection  unto 
life  eternal.  O  Lord,  refresh  their  spirits  with  the 
light  of  thy  countenance. 

We  remember  the  fathers  from  the  beginning  of 
the  world ;  the  patriarchs,  pi'ophets,  apostles,  martyi-s, 
and  all  who  have  wrought  righteousness,  from  right- 
eous Abel  even  to  the  present  day.  Kefresh  thou  their 
spirits,  and  give  them  abundant  entrance  into  the 
joy  of  our  Lord.  And  grant  unto  us,  O  God,  that 
we  may  have  our  part  and  lot  with  all  thy  saints. 

We  remember  all  such  as  journey  or  are  about 
to  journey,  and  them  that  sojourn  in  strange  lands. 
May  they  have  thee  for  their  fellow-voyager  and 
fellow-traveller.  May  it  please  thee  to  abide  with 
them  wheresoever  they  abide,  and  whether  they 
travel  by  land  or  by  watei*,  to  bring  them  in  safety 
to  their  destined  goal.     Abide  with  those  whom 

*  Mostly  from  the  Liturgy  of  St.  James,  as  given  by  the  Rev.  F.  H 
Hedge,  D.  D. 


EUCllAPJSTIO  LITANY.  69 

they  leave  behind,  and  grant  that,  in  health  remain- 
ing, they  may  welcome  their  own  in  health  retm-n- 
ing,  and  rejoice  with  them  in  safety  and  in  peace. 

We  remember  all  who  are  sick  and  in  distress,  all 
who  suffer  in  body  or  in  mind,  all  who  are  in  prison 
and  in  bonds.  As  bound  with  them,  and  as  sufter- 
ei's  with  them,  we  bear  them  in  our  hearts  and  pray 
for  their  relief. 

We  remember  our  enemies,  if  there  be  any  who 
have  injured  us,  or  any  who  look  upon  us  with  evil  eye, 
and  cherish  hatred  ao^ainst  us.  We  beseech  thee  to 
turn  their  liearts,"and  that  we  may  live  peaceably 
with  all  men.  May  we  freely  forgive  all  who  have 
wronged  us;  and  if  there  be  any  whom  we  have 
wronged,  may  we  make  amends  and  seek  forgiveness. 

We  remember  the  whole  family  of  man,  beseech- 
ing thee  that  the  spirits  of  all  flesh  may  taste  of  thy 
grace,  and  that  the  ends  of  the  earth  may  see  the 
salvation  of  God. 

PEAYER    FOR    PURIFICATIOIT. 

And  unto  us,  O  Lord,  vouchsafe  such  guidance, 
that  as  Christians,  and  blameless,  we  may  spend  the 
remainder  of  our  life.  Gather  us,  O  Lord,  when 
thou  wilt,  and  as  thou  wilt,  but  be  it  without  shame 
and  without  reproach,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  who  alone  was  found  sinless  on  earth. 

People.  Put  away  from  us,  O  Lord,  our  sins, 
whether  wilful  or  against  our  wills,  in  deed  and  in 
word,  in  knowledge  and  in  ignorance,  in  mind  and 
disposition,  forgive  them  all  according  to  thy  mercy; 

Minuter.  1\\  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son,  in  whom  and 
through  whom  we  bless  thee  now  and  ever. 


70  EUCHARISTIC  LITANY. 

People.  Amen. 

Min.  O  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
may  it  please  thee  to  accept  us  in  these  our  suppli- 
cations. May  our  offerings  find  favor  in  thy  sight, 
and  be  as  the  odor  of  spiritual  incense.  Accept 
them,  O  Lord,  as  thou  didst  accept  the  offerings  of 
holy  men  of  old,  and  bless  them  as  thou  didst  bless 
the  centurion's  alms  and  the  widow's  mite.  Sanctify 
us  with  the  gi'ace  of  thy  Christ,  and  with  the  fre- 
quency of  thy  Holy  SjDirit.  Sanctify  soul  and  body 
and  s|)irit,  and  make  us  worthy  to  call  upon  thee, 
the  Father  in  heaven,  and  to  say : 

People.  Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed 
be  thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom  come,  thy  wdll  be 
done  on  earth  as  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread.  Lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but 
deliver  us  from  evil. 

Min.  Yea,  Lord,  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but 
deliver  us  from  evil.  For  thy  mercy  knoweth  that 
we,  through  much  weakness,  are  not  able  of  our- 
selves to  overcome.  But  do  thou,  together  with  the 
trial,  provide  also  a  way  of  escape.  For  thou  givest 
thy  servants  power  to  tread  uj^on  serpents  and  scor- 
pions, and  on  all  the  power  of  the  enemy.  For 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever. 

People.  Amen. 

Mill.  Peace  be  with  you. 

People.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Mill.  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
be  with  you  all.     Amen. 


SCRIPTURAL  LITANIES* 


[Fkom  the  Epistle  to  the  Romans.] 

OTHOU,  of  Avhom,  and  througli  whom,  and  to 
whom  are  all  things,  help  us  with  one  mind 
and  one  month  to  glorify  thee,  even  the  Father  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

O  thoii^  ivlio  art  the  God  of  patience  and  consola- 
tion, grant  us  to  he  lilce-minded  one  toivard  another 
according  to  Jesus  Christ. 

O  Thou,  who  art  the  God  of  hope,  fill  us  with 
all  joy  and  peace  in  believing,  that  we  may  abound 
in  hope,  through  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

May  we  he  full  of  goodness,  filled  ivith  all  hnmvl- 
edge,  able  also  to  admonish  one  another. 

May  those  that  are  strong  bear  the  infirmities  of 
the  weak. 

May  %oe  folloiv  after  the  things  which  mahe  for 
peace,  and  things  wheretvitli  one  may  edify  another. 

Save  us,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Heavenly  Father, 
from  being  conformed  to  this  world,  from  thinking 
of  ourselves  more  highly  than  we  ought  to  think, 
from  being  wise  in  our  own  conceits,  from  being 


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72  SCPJPTUKAL  LITANIES. 

overcome  of  evil,  and  enable  us  to  overcome  evil 
with  good. 

Hear  u-s^  good  Lord, 

If  we  have,  at  any  time,  held  the  truth  in  un- 
righteousness, if  when  we  have  known  God  we  have 
not  gloiified  him  as  God  nor  been  thankful,  if  we 
have  changed  thy  truth  into  a  lie,  and  worshijipecl 
the  creature  more  than  the  Creator ; 

Forgive  iis^  we  beseech  tliee^  O  our  Fatlier. 

If  we  have  not  liked  to  retain  thee  in  our 
thoughts,  if  we  have  despised  thy  goodness,  for- 
bearance, and  long-suffering;  if  our  heart  has  been 
impenitent  and  hard ;  if  we  have  dishonored  thee 
by  breaking  thy  law ; 

Forgive  %ts^  we  heseecJi  tliee^  O  our  Fatlier. 

If  the  good  which  we  would,  we  do  not,  and  the 
e\dl  which  we  would  not,  that  we  do ;  if  to  will  is 
present  w^ith  us,  but  how  to  perform  that  which  we 
will,  we  find  not ;  if,  when  we  would  do  good,  evil 
is  present  with  us  ;  if  we  find  a  law  in  our  members 
warring  against  the  law  of  our  mind,  and  briuging 
us  into  captivity  to  the  law  of  sin  in  our  members ; 

Help  us^  10 e  heseecli  tliee^  O  our  Fatlier. 

Being  justified  by  faith,  may  we  have  peace  with 
thee,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  rejoice  in 
the  hope  of  the  glory  of  God. 

Slied  tliy  love  in  our  liearts  hy  tlie  Holy  Gliost. 

May  the  law  of  the  spirit  of  life  in  Christ  Jesus 
make  us  free  from  the  law  of  sin  and  death,  and 
make  us  walk,  not  after  the  fiesh,  but  after  the 
spirit;  may  we  not  receive  the  spirit  of  bondage 
again  to  fear,  but  the  spirit  of  adoption,  whereby 
we  call  thee  Father : 


SCPwIPTUPvAL  LITANIES.  73 

Being  ledhy  thy  Spirit^may  loe  hecome  tliycliUdren, 

May  nothing  separate  us  from  the  love  of  Christ ; 
neither  tribuhation,  nor  distress,  nor  persecution,  nor 
famine,  nor  nakedness,  nor  peril,  nor  sword ; 

In  all  tliese^  may  loe  he  more  than  conqiierovs 
through  him  who  lia-s  loved  us. 

May  neither  death  nor  life,  nor  angels  nor  pow- 
ers, nor  things  present  nor  things  to  come,  nor 
height  nor  depth,  nor  any  creature,  separate  us  from 
the  love  of  God  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

May  nothing  sejyarate  us  from  thy  love. 

May  we  confess  with  our  mouth  the  Lord  Jesus, 
and  believe  in  our  heart  that  God  has  raised  him 
from  the  dead ; 

May  toe  believe  with  our  heart  unto  righteousness., 
and  confess  with  our  mouth  unto  salvation. 

We  beseech  thee.  Heavenly  Father,  that  we  may 
be  enabled  to  present  our  bodies  a  living  sacrifice, 
holy  and  acceptable  to  thee,  being  transformed  by 
the  renewing  of  our  mind. 

WJiether  ive  live.,  may  'we  live  unto  the  Lord  ;  and 
whetlier  toe  die.,  may  ive  die  wnio  the  Lord. 

May  our  love  be  without  dissimulation ;  may  we 
abhor  that  which  is  evil,  cleave  to  that  which  is 
good ;  be  kindly  affectioned  one  toward  another ; 
not  slothful  in  business  ;  fervent  in  spirit ;  rejoicing 
in  hope ;  patient  in  tribulation ;  continuing  instant 
in  prayer ;  distributing  to  the  necessities  of  our 
brethren  ;  given  to  hospitality. 

May  we  rejoice  ivith  those  that  rejoice.,  and  iveep 
with  those  that  weep. 

May  we  render  unto  all  their  dues. 

May  we  love  our  neighbor  as  ourselves. 


74:  SCRIPTURAL  LITANIES. 

May  we  cast  off  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put 
on  the  armor  of  light. 

Awaken  us^  O  Lord^  from  our  sleep. 

Now  unto  Him  that  has  power  to  establish  us 
according  to  the  Gospel,  and  the  preaching  of  Jesus 
Christ ; 

To  God  only  ivu%  he  glory  thro^igli  Jesus  Christ.^ 
for  ever.     Amen, 

II. 

[Fkom  the  Epistles  to  the  Corinthians  and  Galatians.] 

O  Thou,  who  didst  command  the  light  to  shine 
out  of  darkness,  and  hast  shined  in  our  hearts,  to 
give  the  light  of  the  knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God 
in  the  f^ice  of  Jesus  Christ,  establish  us  in  Christ 
and  anoint  us. 

Seal  us  thine.,  0  Lord.,  ami  give  us  the  earnest  of 
tJiy  Spirit  in  our  hearts. 

O  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the 
Father  of  mercies,  and  the  God  of  all  comfort,  who 
comforteth  us  in  all  our  tribulation,  give  us  grace 
and  peace. 

Confirm  us  unto  the  end.,  that  we  may  he  hlameless 
in  the  day  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

O  Thou,  who  wilt  bring  to  light  the  things  of  dark- 
ness, and  make  manifest  the  counsels  of  the  heart,  and 
whose  Spirit  searcheth  all  things,  help  us  to  renounce 
the  hidden  things  of  dishonesty,  and  to  speak  as  of 
sincerity,  as  of  God,  and  as  in  the  sight  of  God. 

Tahe  away,  Lord^  the  veil  from  our  hearts.,  and 
let  the  light  of  the  glorious  Gospel  of  Christ.,  the  im- 
age of  God.,  shine  upon  us. 

May  we  not  walk  in  craftiness,  nor  handle  the 


SCRIPTURAL  LITANIES.  75 

word  of  God  deceitfully ;  may  we  judge  ourselves, 
and  not  be  judged  ;  may  we  keep  under  our  body 
and  bring  it  into  subjection ;  may  we  watch,  quit 
us  like  men,  and  be  strong ;  and  having  the  spirit  of 
faith,  may  we  believe  and  therefore  speak. 

Grants  O  Lord^  that  we  faint  not  ^  hut  though  our 
outv)ard  7nan  perish.,  may  our  imvard  man  he  re- 
netved  day  hy  day. 

May  our  light  afflictions,  which  are  but  for  a  mo- 
ment, work  out  for  us  a  far  more  exceeding  and 
eternal  weight  of  glory ;  while  we  look,  not  at  tlie 
things  seen  and  temporal,  but  at  the  things  not  seen, 
but  eternal. 

Reveal  to  us,  OLord,  hy  thy  Spirit,  tuJiat  eye  hath  not 
seen,  nor  ear  heard,  nor  the  heart  of  man  conceived. 

May  we  be  enriched  by  thee  with  all  utterance, 
and  with  all  knowledge  ;  may  we  be  perfectly  joined 
together  in  the  same  mind  and  in  the  same  judg- 
ment ;  may  we  be  perfect,  may  we  be  of  good  com- 
fort, may  we  live  in  peace ; 

May  the  God  of  love  and  peace  he  with  us. 

Help  us  to  stand  fast  in  the  liberty  wherewith 
Christ  has  made  us  free,  and  not  be  entangled  again 
with  any  yoke  of  bondage  ;  knowing  that  the  king- 
dom of  God  is  not  meat  nor  drink,  but  righteous- 
ness, peace,  and  joy  in  the  Holy  Spirit. 

May  we  he  zealously  affected  alio  ays  for  that  which 
Is  good. 

Help  us  to  show  the  fruits  of  the  S2:)irit:  love, 
joy,  peace,  long-suifering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith, 
meekness,  and  temperance. 

If  toe  live  in  the  spirit.,  may  loe  also  walk  in  the 
spirit 


76  SCRIPTURAL  LITANIES. 

As  we  have  opportunity,  help  us  to  do  good  to 
all  men,  and  especially  to  those  who  are  of  the 
household  of  faith ;  to  bear  one  another's  burdens, 
and  so  fnliil  the  law  of  Christ ;  to  crucify  the  flesh, 
with  its  affections  and  lusts  ;  to  sow  to  the  spirit, 
and  of  the  spirit  to  reap  life  everlasting ;  and  not  to 
be  weary  in  well-doing,  believing  that  we  shall  in 
due  season  reap,  if  we  faint  not. 

III. 

[Feom  the  Epistle  to  the  Ephesians.] 

O  Thou,  who  art  the  one  God  and  Father  of  all ; 
who  art  above  all,  and  through  all,  and  in  us  all ; 
who  hast  adopted  us  as  children  in  Jesus  Christ,  thy 
Son,  in  whom  we  have  redemption,  even  the  forgive- 
ness of  our  sins ;  quicken  us,  we  beseech  thee,  who 
have  been  dead  in  trespasses  and  sins. 

0  Thou,  tuJio  art  rich  in  mercy,  for  the  sake  of 
tliy  great  love  wherewith  Thou  hast  loved  us,  "indke 
us  alive  in  Christ, 

O  God,  our  Father,  the  Father  of  glory,  we  pray 
thee  to  give  us  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  revelation 
in  the  knowledge  of  thyself,  that  we  may  know  the 
hope  of  thy  calling,  and  the  riches  of  thine  inherit- 
ance, and  the  greatness  of  thy  power,  which  thou 
hast  wrought  in  Christ,  when  thou  didst  raise  him 
from  the  dead,  and  make  him  sit  at  thine  own  right 
hand  in  heavenly  places. 

We  pray  thee  to  raise  us  up  also,  and  make  us  sit 
ill  heavenly  places  ivith  Jdni. 

O  Thou,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
grant  us  to   be  strengthened  with   might  by  thy 


SCRIPTURAL  LITANIES.  77 

Spirit  inwardly  ;  that  Christ  may  dwell  in  our  hearts 
by  foith ;  that,  being  rooted  and  grounded  in  love, 
we  may  be  able  to  understand  the  breadth  and 
length,  and  depth  and  height,  of  the  love  of  Christ, 
and  be  filled  with  all  the  fulness  of  God. 

Help  us^  heavenly  Father^  to  come^  in  the  unity  of 
thefaith^  and  the  hwwledge  of  the  Son  of  God^  to  the 
stature  of  a  perfect  man  ^  to  the  measure  of  the  fulness 
of  Christ. 

Help  us  to  walk,  with  all  lowliness  and  meekness, 
with  long-suffering,  forbearing  one  another  in  love  ; 
endeavoring  to  keep  the  unity  of  the  spirit  in  the 
bond  of  peace ;  to  put  away  all  bitterness,  and 
wrath,  and  anger,  and  evil-speaking,  with  all  malice. 

May  we  he  hind  to  one  another^  tender-hearted^  for- 
giving one  another^  even  as  God^  in  Christy  hath 
forgiven  vs. 

May  we  be  followers  of  thee,  as  dear  children, 
and  walk  in  love,  as  Christ  has  loved  us  ;  redeeming 
the  time ;  having  the  fruit  of  the  spirit  in  all  good- 
ness and  righteousness  and  truth ;  speaking  to  our- 
selves in  psalms  and  hymns  and  spiritual  songs, 
singing  and  making  melody  in  our  hearts  unto  the 
Lord. 

3Iay  lae  give  thanhs^  always^  for  all  thingSy  unto 
God  our  Father^  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

Help  us  to  be  strong  in  thee  and  in  the  power  of 
thy  might :  to  put  on  thy  whole  armor,  that  we  may 
be  able  to  stand  in  the  evil  day ;  girt  about  with 
truth,  having  on  the  breastplate  of  righteousness, 
our  feet  shod  with  the  Gospel  of  peace,  taking  the 
shield  of  faith,  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the 
sword  of  the  spirit. 


78  SCRIPTURx\L  LITANIES. 

Help  US  to  pray  alivays,  ivith  all  prayer  and  sup- 
plication, in  the  spirit,  and  watch  thereunto  with  all 
supplication  and  perseverance. 

May  peace  be  to  all  the  brethren,  and  love,  with 
faith,  from  God  our  Father  and  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ. 

Grace  he  ivith  all  tlieni  that  love  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  in  sincerity.     Amen. 

IV. 

[From  several  of  the  Epistles  of  Paul.] 

O  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  who  hast  loved  us, 
and  hast  given  us  ever-lasting  consolation  and  good 
hope  through  grace,  we  beseech  thee  to  comfort  our 
hearts  and  to  establish  us  in  every  good  word  and 
work. 

Hear  us,  0  God,  and  direct  our  hearts  into  thy 
love  and  into  the  patient  'waiting  of  Christ. 

O  God,  our  Saviour,  who  wilt  have  all  men  to  be 
saved,  and  to  come  to  the  knowledge  of  the  truth  ; 
and  hast  manifested  thyself  to  us,  by  the  appearing 
of  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath  abolished  death  and 
brought  life  and  immortality  to  light  through  the 
Gospel,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

Give  to  us,  O  God,  the  spirit,  not  of  fear,  hut  of 
'power,  and  of  love,  and  of  a  sound  mind. 

O  Thou,  who  art  the  blessed  and  only  potentate ; 
the  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords;  who  only 
hast  immortality ;  dwelling  in  the  light  which  no 
man  can  approach  unto;  whom  no  man  hath  seen  nor 
can  see ;  to  thee  be  honor  and  power  everlasting. 


SCRIPTURAL  LITANIES.  79 

We  give  thee  tliaiiks^  O  our  Fatliei\  xolio  liast  made 
us  meet  to  he  jyartahei'S  of  the  inlieritance  of  the  saints 
ill  light. 

Thou  liast  deliv^ered  us  from  the  power  of  dark- 
ness, and  hast  transhited  us  into  the  kingdom  of  thy 
dear  Son,  in  whom  we  have  redemption,  even  the 
forgiveness  of  our  sins. 

3fayioe^  therefore^  fight  tlie  good  figlit  offaith^  and 
lay  hold  on  eternal  life,  folloiuing  after  righteousness., 
godliness.,  faith.,  love.,  patience.,  and  meekness. 

We  pray  thee  to  forgive  us,  O  God,  if  we  have 
set  our  affections  upon  things  below,  instead  of  things 
above ;  if,  professing  to  know  thee,  w^e  have  denied 
thee  by  our  works ;  if  through  the  love  of  money 
we  have  fallen  into  temptation  and  a  snare ;  if  we 
have  indulged  those  passions  which  war  against  the 
soul ;  or  if  we  have  done  any  thing  through  strife  or 
vain-glory. 

Forgive  us.,  we  beseech  thee.,  these  and  all  our  sins. 

May  we  Tvork  out  our  salvation  with  fear  and 
trembling,  not  counting  ourselves  to  have  attained ; 
may  we  forget  the  things  which  are  behind,  and 
reach  forth  unto  those  which  are  before ;  approving 
the  things  which  are  excellent,  being  sincere  and 
without  offence,  filled  with  the  fruits  of  righteous- 
ness, and  doing  all  things  without  murmuring  or 
disputing. 

Grant  that  our  conversation  he  as  hecometh  the  Gos- 
i:)€l  of  Christ,  and  may  the  peace  of  God  rule  in  our 
hearts. 

May  w^e  watch  and  be  sober ;  may  we  put  on 
charity,  which  is  the  perfect  bond  ;  may  we  comfort 
one  another,  and  edify  one  another ;  not  returning 


80  SCRIPTURAL  LITANIES. 

evil  for  evil,  but  following  ever  that  whicli  is  good  ; 
may  we  rejoice  evermore,  pray  without  ceasing,  and 
in  every  thing  give  thanks  ;  may  we  prove  all  things, 
hold  fast  that  which  is  good,  and  abstain  from  all 
appearance  of  evil. 

0  God  of  peace^  ive  prmj  thee  to  sanctify  us  wholly, 
O  God,  if  thou  hast  not  appointed  us  unto  wrath, 
but  to  obtain  salvation  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
preserve  our  spirit,  soul,  and  body  blameless  unto 
his  coming ;  and  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
be  with  us  all,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen, 

V. 

[Fkom  the  Epistles  of  James  and  John.] 

O  God,  the  Father  of  lights,  with  whom  is  no 
no  variableness  nor  shadow  of  turning ;  from  whom 
cometh  down  every  good  and  perfect  gift ;  we  ask 
of  thee  wisdom,  who  givest  to  all  men  liberally. 

We  ivoidd  ash^  0  God,  in  faith,  nothing  to  aver  ing  ; 
helieving  that,  if  we  draio  nigh  to  thee,  thou  wilt 
draiv  nigh  to  us. 

O  Almighty  God,  who  canst  not  be  tempted  with 
evil,  neither  canst  tempt  any  man ;  we  confess  that 
we  are  drawn  away  by  our  own  lasts  and  enticed ; 
but  we  beseech  thee,  O  our  Father,  who  art  very 
pitiful  and  of  tender  mercy,  who  dost  resist  the 
proud,  but  givest  grace  to  the  humble,  to  hear  the 
prayer  of  faith  and  raise  us  up. 

Ifiue  have  coinmitted  sins,  may  they  he  forgiven  us  / 
if  we  have  known  to  do  good  and  done  it  not ;  if  we  have 
been  hearers  of  the  word,  and  not  doers  also,  deceiving 
our  oivn  selves  j  forgive  us,  0  God,  and  save  us. 


SCRIPTURAL  LITANIES.  81 

May  we  not  have  the  faith  of  Jesus  Christ  with 
respect  of  persons;  may  we  not  despise  the  poor; 
may  we  not  have  faith  Avithoiit  works,  but  show  our 
faith  by  our  w^orks ;  and,  laying  aside  all  that  is 
impure,  receive  with  meekness  the  ingrafted  word, 
which  is  able  to  save  our  souls. 

Help  us  to  look  into  the  perfect  laiv  of  liberty,  and 
continue  therein,  and  so  to  receive  the  crown  of  life 
which  the  Lord  has  promised  to  them  that  love  him. 

Give  us.  Lord,  the  wisdom  from  above,  which  is 
first  pure,  then  peaceable,  gentle,  and  easy  to  be 
entreated,  full  of  mercy  and  good  fruits,  without 
partiality  and  without  hypocrisy. 

0  Thou,  tuho  art  light,  and  in  ivhom  is  no  dark- 
ness at  all,  may  we  loalk  in  the  light,  and  have  fel- 
lowship with  thee. 

O  Thou,  who  art  love  ;  may  we  dwell  in  love,  and 
so  dwell  in  thee ;  may  our  love  be  made  perfect, 
and  be  free  from  all  fear ;  may  we  be  born  of  God, 
and  overcome  the  world ;  may  we  keep  thy  com- 
mandments, and  love  thy  children. 

0  God,  grant  that  we  love  thee,  not  in  word  and 
tongue,  hid  in  deed  and  truth,  and  hereby  know  that 
we  are  of  the  truth,  and  assure  our  hearts  before  thee. 

May  Ave  not  love  the  world,  nor  the  things  which 
are  in  the  world  ;  may  we  remember  that  the  w^orld 
passes  away,  with  all  that  is  in  it ;  and  that,  if  we 
love  the  w^orld,  the  love  of  the  Father  is  not  in  us. 

Grant  these  our  prayers,  Heavenly  Father,  ive  be- 
seech thee,  for  thine  infinite  mercifs  sake,  in  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen, 

4* 


82  SCRIPTURAL  LITANIES. 


VI. 

[From  the  Epistles  of  Peter.] 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  according  to  his  abundant  mercy 
hath  begotten  us  again  unto  a  lively  hope  by  the 
resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ ; 

To  an  inlieritance  incorruptihle^  undefiled^  and  that 
fadetli  not  aivay^  reserved  in  heaven  for  us. 

O  God,  our  Father,  who  hast  redeemed  us  by  the 
precious  blood  of  Christ,  and  taught  us  to  be  holy 
as  thou  art  holy ;  and  who,  without  respect  of  per- 
sons, judgest  every  man's  work; 

Help  us^  lue  pray  thee^  to  pass  the  time  of  our  so- 
journing  here  in  fear. 

O  God,  the  Father  of  Jesus  Christ,  whom,  though 
not  having  seen,  we  love  ;  in  whom,  though  now  we 
see  him  not,  believing,  we  I'ejoice ;  who  was  fore- 
ordained before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  but 
was  manifest  in  these  last  times  ;  make  us,  like  him, 
holy  in  all  manner  of  conversation. 

Purify  our  soids  in  obeying  the  truths  through  the 
spirit^  unto  unfeigned  love  of  the  brethren  ;  and  may 
ive  love  one  another  loith  pure  hearts  fervently. 

O  Thou,  whose  eyes  are  over  the  I'ighteous,  and 
whose  ears  are  open  to  their  prayei's,  but  whose  face 
is  against  them  that  do  evil,  make  us  all  of  one 
mind,  having  compassion  one  of  another,  loving  as 
brethren,  not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  nor  railing  for 
railing,  but  contrariwise,  blessing. 

Adorn  us  ivith  the  hidden  man  of  the  hearty  unth 


SCRIPTURAL  LITANIES.  83 

that  which  is  not  corruptible^  luith  the  ornament  of  a 
meek  and  quiet  spirit. 

Add  to  our  f^iith,  virtue ;  and  to  virtue,  knowl- 
edge;  and  to  knowledge,  temperance;  and  to  ten?- 
perance,  patience ;  and  to  patience,  godliness ;  and 
to  godliness,  brotherly  kindness ;  and  to  brotherly 
kindness,  charity. 

May  ive  all  become  a  holy  priesthood^  to  offer  up 
spiritual  sacrifices^  acceptable  to  God,  and  to  shoiv 
forth  the  praises  of  him  who  hath  called  us  out  of 
darkness  into  his  marvellous  light. 

May  we  follow^  him  who  has  suffered  for  us,  leaving 
us  an  example,  that  w^e  should  follow  in  his  steps, 
and,  being  dead  to  sin,  should  live  to  righteousness ; 
when  reviled,  may  we  not  revile  again,  but  by  well- 
doing put  to  silence  the  ignorance  of  foolish  men ; 
may  we  refrain  oui*  tongue  from  evil,  and  our  lips 
that  they  speak  no  guile  ;  may  we  sanctify  the  Lord 
God  in  our  hearts,  so  that  all  may  be  ashamed  who 
falsely  accuse  our  good  conversation  in  Christ. 

Grant,  0  Lord,  that,  if  it  be  thy  loill,  tve  may  suf- 
fer for  ivell-doing,  rather  than  for  evil-doing. 

May  the  time  past  of  our  lives  suffice  us  to  have 
disobeyed  thee ;  for  the  time  to  come  may  we  be 
sol)er  and  watch  unto  pi-ayer ;  may  we  have  fervent 
charity  among  ourselves ;  that  God  may  in  all  things 
be  glorified  through  Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  be  praise 
and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever. 

May  the  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called  us  to  his 
eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  after  that  tve  have  suf- 
fered for  a  lohile,  make  us  perfect,  establish,  strengthen, 
and  settle  us,  and  to  him  be  glory  and  dominion  for 
ever.     Amen. 


84  PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR. 


PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR. 


FIRST  SEASON.— WINTER. 

The  First  Sunday  in  Adve7it. 
The  Coming  of  ouk  Lokd. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  give  ns  gi'ace  that  Tve  may 
cast  away  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put 
iipou  lis  the  armor  of  light,  now  in  the  timi8  of  this 
mortal  life,  in  Avhich  thy  Sou  Jesus  Christ  came  to 
visit  us  in  great  humility;  that  in  the  last  day,  when 
he  shall  come  again  in  his  glorious  majesty,  to  judge 
both  the  living  and  dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life 
immortal.  And  this  we  beg  in  the  name  of  our 
Mediator ;  through  whom  we  ascribe  unto  thee  all 
honor  and  glory,  now  and  ever.     Ame?i. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  xxi.  1. — Epistle,  Kom.  xiii.  8. 

The  Second  Sunday  in  Advent. 

BLESSED  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  holy  scrip- 
tures to  be  written  for  our  learning,  grant 
that  we  may  in  such  wise  hear  them,  read,  mark, 
learn,  and  inwardly  digest  them,  that  by  patience 
and  comfort  of  thy  holy  word,  we  may  embrace  and 
ever  hold  fast  the  blessed  hope  of  everlasting  life, 
ivhich  thou  hast  given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  xxi.  25. — Epistle,  Roin.  xv,  4. 


PRAYERS  FOR  THE   CIIRISTLVN  YEAR.  85 

The  Third  Sunday  in  Advent. 

OGOD,  the  Father  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
who  at  his  first  coming  didst  send  a  messenger 
to  pi'epare  his  way  before  him ;  grant  that  the  min- 
isters of  thy  word,  may  likewise  so  prepare  and 
make  ready  his  way,  by  turning  the  hearts  of  the 
disobedient  to  the  wisdom  of  the  just,  that  at  his 
second  coming  to  judge  the  workl,  we  may  be  found 
an  acceptable  people  in  thy  sight.  And  this  we 
beg  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  through  whom  we 
ascribe  nnto  thee  all  honor  and  glory,  now  and 
ever.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  xi.  2.— Epistle,  1  Cor.  iv.  1. 

The  Fourth  Sunday  in  Advent. 

OLORD,  raise  up,  we  pray  thee,  thy  power,  and 
come  among  us,  and  with  great  might  succor 
ns ;  that  whereas,  through  our  sins  and  wickedness, 
we  are  hindered  in  runnins:  the  race  which  is  set 
before  us,  thy  bountiful  grace  and  mercy  may 
speedily  help  and  deliver  us,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  i.  19.— Epistle,  Phil.  iv.  4. 

Christmas  Day. 
The  E'ATivrrY  of  our  Lord. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  thine  only 
begotten  Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  him, 
and  as  at  this  time  to  be  born  of  a  vii'gin  ;  grant 
that  we  being  regenerate,  and  made  thy  children 
by  adoption  and  grace,  may  daily  be  renewed  by 


86  PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR. 

thy  Holy  Spirit.  And  this  we  beg  in  the  name  of 
Jesus  Christ,  through  whom  we  ascribe  unto  thee 
all  honor  and  glory,  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  i.  1.— Epistle,  Heb.  i.  1. 

The  Sunday  after  Christmas  Day. 

SOURCE  of  all  light  and  truth,  who  didst  send 
thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  into  the  world,  that  the 
world  through  him  might  be  saved,  grant,  we  be- 
seech thee,  that  the  light  of  his  doctrine  and  life 
may  shine  into  our  hearts,  and  dispel  our  darkness, 
and  direct  our  steps,  and  lead  us  at  last  to  the  un- 
speakable glories  and  felicities  of  thy  heavenly  king- 
dom ;  which  we  beg  in  the  name  of  our  Saviour, 
ascribing  to  thee  everlasting  praises.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  ii.  15. — Epistle,  Gal.  iv.  1. 

The  First  Sunday  in  the  Year. 

OGOD,  the  unfailing  source  of  light  and  mercy, 
who  hast  brought  us  to  the  beginning  of  this 
year,  and  art  sparing  us  to  love  thee,  and  to  keep 
thy  commandments ;  give  us,  we  beseech  thee,  a 
solemn  sense  of  the  importance  of  time,  and  of  dili- 
gence in  improving  the  talents  thou  hast  placed  in 
our  hands ;  and  enable  us  so  faithfully  to  discharge 
our  duty  in  this  life,  that  when  we  shall  appear  be- 
fore thee  at  thy  great  tribunal,  we  may  be  found 
worthy  of  that  eternal  kingdom  which  thou  hast 
promised  by  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  xxv.  14.— Epistle,  1  St.  Pet.  i.  13. 


PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR.  87 

The  Epiphany^  or  the  Manifestation  of  Chrid  to  the 
Gentiles. 

OGOD,  who  by  tlie  leading  of  a  star  didst  mani- 
fest thy  only  begotten  Son  to  the  Gentiles; 
mercifully  grant,  that  we  who  know  thee  now  by 
faith,  may  after  this  life  have  the  fruition  of  thy 
glorious  Godhead,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt,  ii,  1.— Epistle,  Ephes.  iii.  1. 

The  First  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 

OLOED,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  receive 
the  prayers  of  thy  people  who  call  upon  thee ; 
and  grant  that  they  may  botli  j)erceive  and  know 
what  things  they  ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have 
grace  and  power  faithfully  to  fulfil  the  same,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  ii.  41. — Epistle,  Eom.  xii.  3. 

The  Second  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  we  beseech 
thee  to  grant  us  thy  grace,  that  in  all  the  re- 
lations of  life  Ave  may  do  justly,  and  love  mercy, 
and  walk  humbly  before  thee ;  so  that  at  last  we 
ma}^  be  received  to  the  society  of  the  just  made  per- 
fect in  thy  heavenly  kingdom,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  ii.  1. — Epistle,  Eom.  xii.  6. 


O 


The  Third  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 

THOU  most  holy  and  perfect  God,  teach  us  to 
love  one  another  with  pure  hearts  fei'vently ; 


88  PRAYERS  FOR  TILE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR. 

to  exei'cise  forbearance  and  forgiveness  toward  our 
enemies ;  to  recompense  to  no  man  evil  for  evil ; 
and  to  be  merciful,  as  thou,  Father  in  heaven,  art 
merciful.  Grant  this,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  in 
the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  viii.  1.— Epistle,  Koin.  xii.  16. 


The  Fourth  Su7iday  after  the  Epiphany. 

OGOD,  who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst 
of  so  many  and  great  dangers,  that,  by  reason 
of  the  frailty  of  our  nature,  we  cannot  always  stand 
upright ;  grant  to  us  such  strength  and  protection, 
as  may  support  us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us 
through  all  temptations,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  viii.  23. — Epistle,  Eom.  xiii.  1. 


The  Fifth  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy  church  and 
household  continually  in  thy  true  religion ;  that 
they,  who  do  lean  only  upon  the  hope  of  thy  heaven- 
ly grace,  may  evermore  be  defended  by  thy  mighty 
power,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  xiii.  24.— Epistle,  Col.  iii.  12. 

*  The  Sixth  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 

OGOD,  whose  blessed  Son  was  manifested,  that 
he  might  make  us  the  sons  of  God,  and  heirs 
of  eternal  life ;  grant  us,  we  beseech  thee,  that  hav- 
ing this  hope,  we  may  purify  ourselves  even  as  he 


PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR.  89 

is  pure;  that  when  he  shall  appear  ngain  with 
power  and  great  glory,  we  nniy  be  made  like  unto 
him  in  his  glorious  kingdom ;  where  we  may  ascribe 
blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power,  to  Him 
who  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  to  the  Laml)  for 
ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  xxiv.  23.— Epistle,  1  St.  John  iii.  1. 


The  Simday  called  Sejytuagesima^  or  the  Third  Sunday 
Ijefore  Lent. 

GRANT  unto  us,  O  merciful  Father,  resolution 
and  constancy  to  persevere  in  the  path  of  our 
duty  to  the  end  of  our  lives.  Let  no  prospect  of 
danger  deter  us  from  doing  that  which  is  right,  nor 
any  enticement  of  evil  example  tempt  us  to  forfeit 
our  hope  of  immortality.  Preserve  us,  we  humbly 
T)eseech  thee,  from  every  evil  way,  and  conduct  us 
in  the  paths  of  innocence  and  virtue  to  eternal  life ; 
w^hich  we  ask  in  the  name  and  as  disciples  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  xx.  1.— Epistle,  1  Cor.  ix.  24. 


The  Sunday  called  Sexagesimal  or  the  Second  Sunday 
hefore  Lent. 

OLORD  God,  who  seest  that  we  put  not  our 
trust  in  any  thing  which  we  do ;  mercifully 
grant,  that  by  thy  power  Ave  may  be  defended 
against  all  adversity,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  viii.  4.— Epistle,  2  Cor.  xi.  19. 


9Q  PRAYERS   FOR   THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR. 

The  Sunday  called  Quinquagesima^  or  the  next  Sunday 
hefore  Lent. 

OLORD,  who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings 
without  charity  are  nothing  worth ;  send  thy 
Holy  Spirit  and  pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  ex- 
cellent gift  of  charity,  the  very  l)ond  of  peace,  and 
of  all  virtues;  without  which  whosoever  liveth  is 
counted  dead  before  thee.  Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for 
thy  mercy's  sake  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.    Amen, 

Gospel,  St.  Lnke  xviii.  31. — Epistle,  1  Cor.  xiii.  1. 

Ash-  Wednesday,  or  the  First  Day  in  Lent^  the  Fast  of 
Forty  Days  hefore  Easter. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hatest 
nothing  which  thou  hast  made,  and  dost  for- 
give the  sins  of  all  those  who  are  penitent;  create 
and  make  in  ns  new  and  contrite  hearts ;  that  we, 
worthily  lamenting  our  sins,  and  acknowledging  our 
wretchedness,  may  obtain  of  thee,  the  God  of  all 
mercy,  perfect  remission  and  forgiveness;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  vi.  16.— Epistle,  Joel  ii.  12. 


SECOND  SEASON.— SPRING. 

The  First  Sunday  in  Lent. 

OGOD,  whose  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  for 
our  sake,  did  fast  forty  days  and  forty  nights ; 
give  us  grace  to  use  such  abstinence,  that  our  flesh 


PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR.  91 

being  subdued  to  the  spirit,  we  may  ever  obey  thy 
godly  motions  in  righteousness  and  true  holiness,  to 
thy  honor  and  glory,  who  livest  and  reignest  one 
God  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  iv.  1.— Epistle,  2  Cor.  vi.  1. 


The  Second  Sunday  in  Lent. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  seest  that  we  have  no 
power  of  ourselves  to  help  ourselves  ;  keep  us 
both  outwardly  in  our  bodies,  and  inwardly  in  our 
souls  ;  that  we  may  be  defended  from  all  adversities 
which  may  happen  to  the  body,  and  from  all  evil 
thoughts  which  may  assault  and  hurt  the  soul, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  xv.  27.— Epistle,  St.  James  i.  2. 


The  Third  Sunday  in  Lent. 

WE  pray,  O  merciful  God,  that  all  holy  affec- 
tions may  be  established  in  our  hearts,  and 
that  our  lives  may  be  adorned  with  all  good  actions  ; 
that  while  we  live  w^e  may  enjoy  the  testimony  of  a 
good  conscience,  and  the  hope  of  thy  favor,  and  that 
after  death  we  may  receive  an  everlasting  reward  in 
the  kingdom  of  heaven,  through  thine  infinite  mercy, 
manifested  to  us  by  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  xi,  14. — Epistle,  Ephes.  v.  1. 


92  PEAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR. 


The  Fourtli  Sunday  in  Lent. 

(^  RANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Ahiiighty  God,  that 
3r  we,  who  for  our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  deserve 
to  be  punished,' by  the  comfort  of  thy  grace  may 
mercifully  be  relieved,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Ame?i. 

Gospel,  St.  John  vi.  1. — Epistle,  St.  James  iv.  8. 


W 


The  Fifth  Sunday  in  Lent. 

E  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  who  delightest  in 
mercy,  and  art  not  willing  that  any  should 
perish,  to  grant  unto  us  the  pardon  of  all  our  sins, 
and  a  joyful  hope  of  thine  approbation ;  and  to  as- 
sist us  in  forsaking  all  our  evil  ways,  and  returning 
to  the  path  of  thy  commandments ;  that  when  our 
days  on  earth  shall  be  finished,  we  may  obtain  ever- 
lasting life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     A^nen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  viii.  46.— Epistle,  Heb.  ix.  11. 


The  Sunday  next  hefore  Easter. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  of  thy 
tender  love  toward  mankind,  hast  sent  thy  Son, 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  to  take  upon  him  our  fl.esh, 
and  to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross,  that  all  mankind 
should  follow  the  example  of  his  great  humility ; 
mercifully  grant,  that  we  may  both  follow  the  ex- 
ample of  his  patience,  and  also  be  made  partakers  of 
his  resurrection,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt,  xxvii.  1.— Epistle,  Phil.  ii.  5. 


PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR.  93 

Good  Friday  ;  Day  of  the  Crucifixion. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech  thee  graciously  to 
behold  this  thy  family,  for  which  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  was  contented  to  be  betrayed,  and  giv- 
en up  into  the  hands  of  wicked  men,  and  to  suffer 
death  upon  the  cross.  And  this  we  beg  in  the  name 
of  our  Mediator;  through  whom  we  ascribe  unto 
thee  all  honor  and  glory,  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  by  whose 
Spirit  the  whole  body  of  the  church  is  govern- 
ed and  sanctified ;  receive  our  supplications  and 
prayers,  which  we  offer  before  thee  for  all  estates  of 
men  in  thy  holy  church,  that  every  member  of  the 
same,  in  his  vocation  and  ministry,  may  truly  and 
faithfully  serve  thee,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


OMEKCIFUL  God,  who  hast  made  all  men,  and 
hatest  nothing  that  thou  hast  made,  nor  wouldest 
the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he  should  be 
converted,  and  live ;  have  mercy  upon  all  unbelievers 
and  heathen,  and  take  from  them  all  ignorance, 
hardness  of  heart,  and  contempt  of  thy  word ;  and 
so  fetch  them  home,  blessed  Lord,  to  thy  flock,  that 
they  may  be  saved  among  the  remnant  of  the  true 
Israelites,  and  be  made  one  fold  under  one  shepherd, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  xix.  1.— Epistle,  Heb.  x.  1. 


94  PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR. 

Easter  Day :  Day  of  the  Resurrection. 

OMEKCIFUL  God,  by  whose  power  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  hath  overcome  death,  and  opened 
unto  us  the  gates  of  everlasting  life ;  grant  that  we 
thy  servants,  having  this  hope,  may  purify  ourselves 
even  as  he  is  pure ;  and  by  continually  mortifying 
our  corrupt  affections,  may  pass  the  grave  and  gate 
of  death,  to  our  joyful  resui'rection ;  A\^hich  we  ask 
as  disciples  of  him,  who  died,  and  was  buried,  and 
I'ose  again  for  us,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  xx.  1. — Epistle,  Col.  iii.  1. 

The  First  Sunday  after  Easter. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  who  hast  given  thine  only 
Son  to  die  for  our  sins,  and  to  rise  again  for 
our  justification ;  grant  us  so  to  put  away  the  leaven 
of  malice  and  wickedness,  that  we  may  alway  serve 
thee  in  pureness  of  living  and  truth,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  xx.  19.— Epistle,  1  St.  John  v.  4. 

The  Second  Sunday  after  Easter. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  thine  only 
Son  to  be  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin,  and 
also  an  example  of  godly  life ;  give  us  grace,  that 
we  may  always  most  thankfully  receive  this  inesti- 
mable benefit,  and  daily  endeavor  ourselves  to  fol- 
low the  blessed  steps  of  his  most  holy  life,  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  x.  11.— Epistle,  1  St.  Pet.  ii.  19. 


PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR.  95 


The  Third  Sunday  after  Easter. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  showest  to  those  who 
are  in  error,  the  light  of  thy  truth,  to  the  in- 
tent that  they  may  return  into  the  way  of  righteous- 
ness; grant  unto  all  those  who  are  admitted  into 
the  fellowship  of  Christ's  religion,  that  they  may 
avoid  those  things  that  are  contrary  to  their  profes- 
sion, and  follow  all  such  things  as  are  agreeable  to 
the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  xvi.  16.— Epistle,  1  St.  Pet.  ii.  11 


The  Fourth  Sunday  after  Easter. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  alone  canst  order  the 
unruly  wills  and  affections  of  sinful  men ;  grant 
unto  thy  peoj)le,  that  they  may  love  the  thing  which 
thou  commandest,  and  desire  that  which  thou  dost 
promise;  that  so  among  the  sundry  and  manifold 
changes  of  the  world,  our  hearts  may  surely  there 
be  fixed,  where  true  joys  are  to  be  found,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  xvi.  b. — Epistle,  St.  James  i.  17. 


O 


The  Fifth  Sunday  after  Easter. 

LORD,  from  whom  all  good  things  do  come ; 

grant  to  us  thy  humble  servants,  that  by  thy 
holy  inspiration  we  may  think  those  things  that  are 
good,  and  by  thy  merciful  guiding  may  perform 
the  same,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  xvi.  23.— Epistle,  St.  James  i.  12. 


96  PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR. 

The  Ascension  Day. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Ahnighty  God,  that 
like  as  we  do  believe  thy  only  begotten  Son 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  to  have  ascended  into  the 
heavens,  so  we  may  also  in  heart  and  mind  thither 
ascend,  and  with  him  continually  dwell,  who  liveth 
to  make  intercession  for  us,  at  the  right  hand  of 
God,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen, 

Gospel,  St.  Mark  xvi.  14.— Epistle,  Acts  i.  1. 

The  Sunday  after  Ascension  Day. 

OGOD,  the  King  of  Glory,  who  hast  exalted 
thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ  with  great  triumph 
unto  thy  kingdom  in  heaven  ;  we  beseech  thee  leave 
us  not  comfortless  ;  but  send  to  us  thine  Holy  Spirit 
to  comfort  us,  and  exalt  us  unto  the  same  place 
whither  our  Saviour  Christ  is  gone  before,  who 
liveth  to  make  intercession  for  us  at  the  right  hand 
of  God  for  ever  and  ever.     Aoneii. 

Gospel,  St.  John  xv.  26.— Epistle,  1  St.  Pet.  iv.  7. 

Whitsunday.     Giving  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

GOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts 
of  thy  faithful  people,  by  the  sending  to  them 
the  light  of  thy  Holy  Spirit ;  grant  us  by  the  same 
Spirit  to  have  a  right  judgment  in  all  things,  and 
evermore  to  rejoice  in  thy  holy  comfort,  through 
Chi'ist  Jesus  our  Saviour ;  in  whose  name  we  ascribe 
unto  thee  all  honor  and  glory  now  and  for  ever. 
Amen, 

Gospel,  St.  Jolin,  xiv.  15. — Epistle,  Acts  ii.  1. 


PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR.  97 


THIRD  SEASON.— SUMMER. 

The  First  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hast 
given  us  thy  servants  grace,  by  the  confession 
of  a  true  faith,  to  acknowledge  the  glory  of  thy 
eternal  Godhead ;  we  beseech  thee  that  thou 
wouldst  keep  us  steadfast  in  this  faith,  and  ever- 
more defend  us  from  all  adversities,  who  livest  and 
reignest  one  God,  world  w^ithout  end.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  iii.  1.— Epistle,  Kev.  iv.  1. 

The  Second  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

OGOD,  the  strength  of  all  those  who  put  their 
trust  in  thee ;  mercifully  accept  our  prayers ; 
and  because,  through  the  weakness  of  our  mortal 
nature,  we  can  do  no  good  thing  without  thee,  grant 
us  the  help  of  thy  grace,  that  in  keeping  thy  com- 
mandments, we  may  please  thee  both  in  will  and 
deed,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  xri.  19.— Epistle,  1  St.  John  iv.  7. 

The  Third  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

OLORD,  who  never  failest  to  help  and  govern 
those  whom  thou  dost  bring  up  in  thy  stead- 
fast fear  cind  love ;  keep  us,  we  beseech  thee,  under 
the  protection  of  thy  good  ])rovidence,  and  make  us 
to  have  a  perpetual  fear  and  love  of  thy  holy  name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  xiv.  Iti,— Epistle,  1  St.  John  iii.  13. 
5 


98  PRxiYEKS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR. 

The  Foiorth  Sunday  after  Whitsimday. 

OLORD,  we  beseecli  tbee  mercifully  to  hear  us, 
and  grant  that  we,  truly  seeking  thine  aid,  may 
by  thy  mighty  power  be  defended,  and  by  thy  gra- 
cious mercy  be  comforted  in  all  dangers  and  adver- 
sities, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Afneri. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  xv.  1.— Epistle,  1  St.  Pet.  v.  5 

The  Fifth  Sunday  after  Whitsu7iday. 

OGOD,  the  protector  of  all  who  trust  in  thee, 
without  whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is 
holy  ;  inci-ease  and  multiply  upon  us  thy  mercy,  that 
thou  being  our  ruler  and  guide,  we  may  so  pass 
through  things  temporal,  that  we  finally  lose  not  the 
things  eternal.  Grant  this,  O  heavenly  Father, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  vi.  36. — Epistle,  Rom,  viii.  31. 

The  Sixth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  that  the 
course  of  this  world  may  be  so  peaceably  or- 
dered by  thy  governance,  that  thy  church  may  joy- 
fully serve  thee  in  all  godly  quietness,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  v.  1.— Epistle,  1  St.  Pet.  iii.  8. 


O 


The  Seveyith  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

GOD,  who  hast  prepared  for  those  who  love 
thee,  such  good  things  as  pass  man's  under- 


PKAYEPwS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR.  99 

standing,  pour  into  our  hearts  such  h)ve  toward 
thee,  that  we,  loving  thee  above  all  things,  may  ob- 
tain thy  promises,  which  exceed  all  that  we  can  de- 
sire, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     A7nen, 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  v.  20.— Epistle,  Eom.  vi.  3. 


The  Eighth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

LORD  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  au- 
thor and  giver  of  all  good  things ;  graft  in  our 
hearts  the  love  of  thy  name,  increase  in  us  true  re- 
jigion,  nourish  us  with  all  goodness,  and  of  thy  great 
mercy  keep  us  in  the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Mark  viii.  1.— Epistle,  Eom.  vi.  16. 

The  Ninth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

OGOD,  whose  never  failing  providence  oi'dereth 
all  things  both  in  heaven  and  earth ;  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee  to  put  away  from  us  all  hui'tful 
things,  and  to  give  us  those  things  which  be  profita- 
ble for  us,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  vii.  15. — Epistle,  Eom.  viii.  12. 

The  Tenth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

GRANT  to  us.  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  the  spirit 
to  think  and  do  always  such  things  as  be  right- 
ful ;  that  we,  who  cannot  do  any  thing  that  is  good 
without  thee,  may  by  thee  be  enabled  to  live  ac- 
cording to  thy  will,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Aonen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  xvi.  1.— Epistle,  Gal.  vi.  1. 


100  PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR. 


The  Eleventh  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

LET  thy  merciful  ears,  O  Lord,  be  open  to  the 
prayers  of  thy  humble  servants :  and  that  they 
may  obtain  their  petitions,  make  them  to  ask  such 
things  as  shall  please  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Goapel,  St.  Luke  xix.  41. — Epistle,  1  Cor.  xii.  1. 


The  Twelfth  Sunday  cfter  Whitsunday. 

OGOD,  who  declarest  thy  almighty  jDower 
chiefly  in  showing  mercy  and  pity ;  mercifiilly 
grant  unto  us  such  a  measure  of  thy  grace,  that  we, 
running  the  way  of  thy  commandments,  may  obtain 
thy  gracious  promises,  and  be  made  partakers  of  thy 
heavenly  treasure,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  xviii.  9. — Epistle,  1  Cor.  xv.  1. 


The  Tliirteenth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  art  al- 
ways mo]"e  ready  to  hear,  than  Ave  are  to  pray, 
and  art  wont  to  give  more  than  either  we  desire  or 
deserve ;  pour  down  upon  us  the  abundance  of  thy 
mercy,  foi-giving  us  those  things  whereof  our  con- 
science is  afraid,  and  giving  us  those  good  things 
which  we  are  not  worthy  to  ask,  but  through  the 
mediation  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Mark  vil.  31.— Epistle,  2  Cor.  iii.  4. 


PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR.  101 

The  Fourteenth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

ALMIGHTY  and  merciful  God,  of  whose  only 
gift  it  cometli,  that  thy  faithful  people  do  unto 
thee  true  and  laudable  service;  grant,  we  beseech 
thee,  that  we  may  so  faithfully  serve  thee  in  this 
life,  that  we  fail  not  fioally  to  attain  thy  heavenly 
promises,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  x.  23.— Epistle,  1  Tliess.  v.  14. 

The  Fifteenth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  give  unto  us 
the  increase  of  faith,  hope,  and  charity ;  and 
that  we  may  obtain  that  which  thou  dost  promise, 
make  us  to  love  that  which  thou  dost  command, 
throuo^h  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  xvii.  11.— Epistle,  1  Cor.  iii.  16. 

The  Sixteenth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

KEEP,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Loi'd,  thy  church 
with  thy  perpetual  mercy;  and  because  the 
frailty  of  man  without  thee  cannot  but  fall,  keep  us 
ever  by  thy  helj^  from  all  things  hurtful,  and  lead 
us  to  all  things  profitable  to  our  salvation,  througli 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  vi.  24.— Epistle,  Rev.  ii.  1. 


O 


The  Seventeenth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

LOED,  we  beseech  thee,  let  thy  continual  pity 
cleanse  and  defend  thy  church  ;  and  because  it 


102  PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR. 

cannot  continue  in  safety  without  thy  succor,  pi-e- 
serve  it  evermore  by  thy  help  and  goodness,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  vii.  11.— Epistle,  Ephes.  iii.  13. 


FOURTH  SEASON.— AUTUMN. 

The  Eighteenth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

LOED,  we  pray  thee,  that  thy  grace  may  be  al- 
ways with  us,  to  enlighten  and  purify,  to  de- 
fend and  preserve  us ;  and  make  us  continually  to 
be  given  to  all  good  works,  through  Jesus  Chiist  oui 
Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Luke  xiv.  1.— Epistle,  Ephes.  iv.  1, 

The  Nineteenth  Sunday  after  Wtdtsunday. 

LOKD,  we  beseech  thee,  grant  thy  people  grace 
to  withstand  the  temptations  of  the  w^orld  with- 
out, and  of  evil  passions  within ;  to  make  daily  ad- 
vances in  wisdom  and  goodness ;  and  with  pure 
hearts  and  minds  to  follow  thee,  the  only  God, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  xxii.  34.— Epistle,  2  Cor.  iv.  13. 

The  Twentieth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

OGOD,  forasmuch  as  without  thee  we  are  not 
able  to  please  thee,  mercifully  grant  that  thy 
Holy  Spirit  may  in  all  things  direct  and  rule  our 


PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR.  103 

hearts ;  that  they  may  be  cleansed  from  every  thing 
which  defileth,  and  always  inclined  to  keep  thy  law, 
through  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  ix.  1.— Epistle,  Epbes.  iv.  17. 


T/ie  Twenty-first  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  of  thy 
bountiful  goodness,  keep  us,  we  beseech  thee, 
from  all  things  that  may  hurt  us ;  that  we,  being 
ready  both  in  body  and  soul,  may  cheerfully  accom- 
plish those  things  that  thou  wouldest  have  done, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  xxii.  1.— Epistle,  2  St.  Pet.  i.  2. 


The  Twenty-second  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

(^  EANT,  we  beseech  thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  thy 
X  faithful  people,  pardon  and  peace ;  that  they 
may  be  cleansed  from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  thee 
with  a  pure  heart  and  a  quiet  mind,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Jolin  iv.  46,— Epistle,  Ephes.  vi.  10. 


The  Twenty-third  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

LOED,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy  household 
the  church  in  continual  godliness  ;  that  through 
thy  protection  it  may  be  free  from  all  adversities, 
and  devoutly  given  to  serve  thee  in  good  works,  to 
the  glory  of  thy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ  oui* 
Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt,  xviii.  21.— Epistle,  Phil.  i.  3. 


104r  PRAYERS  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  YExVR. 

The  Twenty-fourth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

OGOD,  our  refuge  and  strength,  who  art  the 
author  of  all  godliness ;  be  ready,  we  beseecli 
thee,  to  hear  the  devout  prayers  of  thy  church  ;  and 
grant  that  those  things  which  we  ask  faithfully,  we 
may  obtain  eifectually,  thi'ough  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Gospel,  St.  Matt.  xxii.  15.— Epistle,  St.  Jnde  1".' 

The  Twenty-fifth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  absolve  thy  people 
fi'om  their  offences ;  that  through  thy  bounti- 
ful goodness  we  may  all  be  delivered  from  the 
bands  of  those  sins  which  by  our  frailty  we  have 
committed,  and  be  brought  into  the  glorious  liberty 
of  the  children  of  God.  Grant  this,  O  heavenly 
Father,  for  thine  infinite  mercy's  sake  in  Jesus 
Christ  our  Saviour.     A7nen. 

Gosp-l,  St.  Matt.  ix.  18.— Epistle,  Coloss.  i.  S. 

The  Twenty-sixth  Sunday  after  Whitsunday. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  to  encourage  the  hearts 
of  thy  faithful  people,  that  they,  always  rely- 
ing on  thy  power,  and  trusting  in  thy  grace,  may 
bring  forth  plenteously  the  fruit  of  good  works,  and 
of  thee  be  plenteously  rewarded,  both  in  the  world 
which  now  is,  and  that  which  is  to  come,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Ainen. 

Gospel,  St.  John  x.  22. — Epistle,  Jer.  xxiil.  5. 


THE  DIVINE  LAW. 


TO    BE    rSED    IN    CHURCH    OR    SUNDAY-SCHOOL    AT    DISCRETION, 
AND    TO    BE   READ    IN    FULL    ON    WHITSUNDAY. 


mTEODUCTORY  SENTEI^CES. 

WITH    RESPONSES. 

{One  or  more^  at  discretion.) 

BLESSED  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

Blessed  are  they  that  Iceep  his  testimonies^ 

And  that  seek  him  loitli  the  xDhole  heart. 

Teach  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes ;  and 
I  shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

Give  me  understanding.^  and  I  shall  Iceep  thy  laio  ; 

Yea^  I  shall  observe  it  ivitli  my  whole  heart. 

Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 
his  courts  with  praise :  be  thankful  unto  him,  and 
bless  his  name. 

For  the  Lord  is  good.,  his  mercy  is  everlasting  ; 

And  his  truth  endnreth  to  all  generations. 

God  is  a  spirit:  and  they  that  worship  him  must 
worship  him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

For  to  he  carnally  minded  is  death :  hut  to  he  spir- 
it ually  minded  is  life  and  peace. 

50 


106  THE  DIVINE  LAW. 

I.— THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS. 

WITH    RESPONSES    FROM    THE    OLD    TESTAMENT,  TO  BE    SAID  OR.  SUNG. 

I. 

GOD  spake  these  words  and  said :  I  am  the  Lord 
thy  Grod ;  thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  but 
me. 

Holy^  Ttoly^  lioly^  is  the  Lord  of  Hosts : 
The  ivhole  earth  is  full  of  his  glory, 

II. 

Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image, 
or  any  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above, 
or  that  is  in  the  eai-th  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the 
water  under  the  earth :  thou  shalt  not  bow  down 
thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them. 
To  whom  then  will  ye  liken  Godf 
Or  what  likeness  will  ye  compojre  unto  him  f 

III. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy 
God  in  vain :  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guilt- 
less that  taketh  his  name  in  vain. 

Bless  the  Lord^  0  my  soul : 

And  all  that  is  within  me^  bless  His  holy  name, 

lY. 

Remember  the  Sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy.  Six 
days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work ;  but  the 
seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God : 
in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work. 


THE  DIVINE  LAW.  lOT 

Return  unto  thy  vest,  O  my  soul ! 

For  tlie  Lord  liatli  dealt  hountiftdly  loith  thee. 

Y. 

Honor  thy  fiither  and  thy  mother:  that  thy  days 
may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee. 

Thy  fatlier  and  thy  motlier  shall  he  glad^ 

And  she  that  hare  thee  shall  rejoice. 

Yl. 

Thon  shalt  not  kill. 

Violence  shall  no  more  he  heard  in  thy  laiid^ 
Wasting  nor  destruction  ivithin  thy  horders. 

VII. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adnltery. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  rights  rejoicing  the 
heart: 

TJie  commandinent  of  the  Lord  is  pure^  enlighten- 
ing the  eyes. 

YIII. 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

But  the  ixitli  of  the  just  is  as  the  shining  lights 

That  shitieth  more  and  more  unto  the  perfect  day. 

IX. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbor. 

The  lip  of  truth  shall  he  estaUished  for  ever  : 
But  a  lying  tongue  is  hut  for  a  moment. 


108  THE  DIVINE  LAW. 

X. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house,  thou 
shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  man-ser- 
vant, nor  his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass, 
nor  any  thing  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

Order  my  steps  in  Thy  Word : 

And  let  not  any  iniquity  have  dominion  over  me. 


Open  thou  mine  eyes,  that  I  may  behold  won- 
drous things  out  of  thy  law. 
Lord^  have  mercy  upon  us^ 
And  vjrite  all  these  thy  laws  in  our  hearts^ 
We  heseech  thee. 


n._THE  COMMANDMENTS  OF  CHRIST. 

WITH    RESPONSES    FROM    THE    NEW    TESTAMENT. 
I. 

THE  first  of  all  the  commandments  is.  Hear,  O 
Israel ;  the  Lord  our  God  is  one  Lord :  and 
thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart, 
and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind,  and 
with  all  thy  strength. 

And  this  is  life  eternal^  that  they  might  hnoio 
Thee^  the  only  true  God.,  and  Jesus  Christ.,  whom 
thou  hast  sent. 

11. 

This  is  the  first  commandment ;  and  the  second 
is  like,  namely  this :  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor 
as  thyself  There  is  none  other  commandment 
greater  than  these. 


THE  DIVIXE  LAW.  lOO 

Beloved^  let  us  love  one  another :  for  love  I's  of 
God ;  and  every  one  that  lovetJi  is  horn  of  God^  and 
hioiveth  God. 

in. 

I  am  the  light  of  the  world:  he  that  followeth 
me  shall  not  walk  iu  darkness,  but  shall  have  the 
light  of  life. 

Thou  art  the  Christy  the  Son  of  the  living  God. 


III.— LAW  OF  THE  HOLY  SPIHIT. 

ESPECIALLY    FOR    WHITSUNDAY. 
I. 

F  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments.     And  I 


I 


will  pray  the  Father,  and  He  shall  give  you 
another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for 
ever ;  even  the  Spirit  of  truth ;  whom  the  w^orld 
cannot  receive,  because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither 
knoweth  him ;  but  ye  know  him ;  for  he  dwelleth 
with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you. 

The  fruit  of  the  Sj^irit  is  love.^joy^]yeace^  long-snf 
fering^  gentleness^  goodness^  faith^  meelcness^  tem])er- 
ance. 

II. 

If  a  man  love  me,  he  will  keep  my  words :  and 
my  Father  will  love  him,  and  we  will  come  unto 
him,  and  make  our  abode  with  him.  He  that  lov- 
eth  me  not  keepeth  not  my  sayings :  and  the  word 
which  ye  hear  is  not  mine,  but  the  Father's  that 
sent  me. 

For  as  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God^  tliey 
are  the  sons  of  God. 


110  THE  DIVINE   LAW. 

III. 

Go  ye  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost:  teaching  them  to  observe  all 
things  whatsoever  I  have  commanded  you :  and  lo  ! 
I  am  with  you  alway,  even  unto  the  end  of  the 
world. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christy  and  tlie  love 
of  God^  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost ^  he 
with  us  all.     Amen. 


OFFERINGS  OF  CHARITY. 


To  he  used  vnth  responses  from  the  organ  or  choir ^  when 
the  contributions  of  the  people  for  the  poor^  or  for  any 
charity^  are  talcen  icp. 

LET  your  light  so  shine  l)efore  men,  that  they 
may  see  your  good  works,  and  glorify  your 
Father  who  is  in  heaven.     St.  Matt.  v.  16. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth, 
where  moth  and  rust  do  corrupt,  and  where  thieves 
break  through  and  steal ;  but  lay  up  for  yourselves 
treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust 
doth  cori'upt,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break 
through  nor  steal.     >S'^.  Matt.  vi.  19,  20. 

Whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  unto 
you,  even  so  do  unto  them ;  for  this  is  the  law  and 
the  prophets.     St.  Matt.  vii.  12. 

Not  every  one  who  saith  unto  me.  Lord,  Lord, 
shall  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven;  but  he 
who  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father  who  is  in  heaven. 
St.  Mitt.  vii.  21. 

He  who  soweth  little  shall  reap  little ;  and  he 
who  soweth  plenteously,  shall  reap  plenteously.  Let 
every  man  do  according  as  he  is  disposed  in  liis 
heart;  not  grudgingly,  or  of  necessity;  for  God 
loveth  a  cheerful  giver.     2  Cor.  ix.  6,  7. 

While  we  liave  time  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men, 


112  OFFERINGS  OF  CHARITY. 

and  especially  unto  tbose  who  are  of  the  household 
of  faith.     Gal  vi.  10. 

Godliness  is  great  riches,  if  a  man  be  content  with 
that  he  hath ;  for  we  brought  nothhig  into  the 
world,  neither  may  we  carry  any  thing  out.  1  Ivm. 
vi.  6,  7. 

Chai-ge  those  who  are  rich  in  this  world,  that  they 
be  ready  to  give,  and  glad  to  distribute ;  laying  up 
in  store  for  themselves  a  good  foundation  against 
the  time  to  come,  that  they  may  attain  eternal  life. 
1  Tbn.  vi.  17,  18,  19. 

God  is  not  unrighteous,  that  he  will  forget  your 
works  and  labor  that  proceedeth  of  love,  which  ye 
have  showed  for  his  name's  sake,  who  have  minis- 
tered unto  the  saints,  and  yet  do  minister.  Heb.  vi. 
10. 

To  do  good,  and  to  distriljute,  forget  not ;  for  with 
such  sacrifices  God  is  well  pleased.    Heh.  xiii.  16. 

Whoso  hath  this  world's  good  and  seeth  his  bro- 
ther have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his  compassion  from 
him,  how  dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him  ?  1  St. 
Jolin  iii.  17. 

Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and  never  turn  thy  face 
from  any  poor  man ;  and  then  the  face  of  the  Lord 
shall  not  l)e  turned  away  from  thee.      Tab.  iv.  7. 

Be  merciful  after  thy  power.  If  thou  hast  much, 
give  plenteously;  if  thou  hast  little,  do  thy  dili- 
gence gladly  to  give  of  that  little ;  for  so  gatherest 
thou  thyself  a  good  reward  in  the  day  of  necessity. 
Tob.  iv.  8,  9. 

He  who  hath  pity  upon  the  poor  lendeth  unto 
the  Lord  ;  and  look,  what  he  layeth  out,  it  shall  be 
paid  liim  again.     Prov.  xix.  17. 


OFFERINGS  OF  CIIAPJTY.  113 

Blessed  is  the  man  \ylio  provideth  for  the  sick 
and  needy ;  the  Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  time 
of  trouble.     Psal.  xli.  1. 

I  have  shown  you  how  that  ye  ought  to  support 
the  weak,  and  to  remember  the  words  of  the  Lord 
Jesus,  how  he  said,  it  is  more  blessed  to  give  than 
to  receive.     Acts  xx.  35. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful !  for  they  shall  obtain 
mercy.     St  Matt.  v.  Y. 

Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Liasmuch  as  ye  have  done 
it  unto  one  of  the  least  of  these  my  brethren,  ye 
have  done  it  unto  me.     St.  Matt.  xxv.  46. 

God  is  love ;  and  he  that  dwelleth  in  love,  dwell- 
eth  in  God,  and  God  in  him.     2  St.  John  iv.  16. 

By  this  shall  all  men  know  that  ye  are  my  disci- 
ples, if  ye  have  love  to  one  another.  St.  Jolin 
xiii.  35. 


THE   ADMINISTRATION   OP   THE 
LORD^S   SUPPER; 

OE    HOLY    COMMUNION. 


This  Service  may  he  preceded  hy  reading  the  Co7nmand- 
m-ents  and  Offertory.  The  Minister  unay  then  jproceed 
as  follows^  with  the  Introduction  j  or  he  may  read  the 
Eucharistic  Litany  ^  or  he  may  speak  such  words  of 
exhortation  or  prayer  as  may  he  fitting^  instead  of  the 
Introduction, 

INTRODUCTION. 

Let  us  pray  for  the  whole  church  of  Christ. 

ALMIGHTY  and  ever-living  God,  who  by  thy 
holy  apostle  hast  taught  us  to  make  prayers 
and  supplications,  and  to  give  thanks  for  all  men ; 
we  humbly  beseech  thee  most  mercifully  \to  accept 
our  ahns^  and  oUations,  and^  to  receive  these 
our  prayers,  which  we  offer  unto  thy  Divine  Ma- 
jesty ;  beseecliing  thee  to  inspire  continually  the 
universal  church  with  the  spirit  of  truth,  unity, 
and  concord ;  and  grant  that  all  they  who  do  con- 
fess the  name  of  Christ  may  agree  in  the  truth  of 
thy  holy  Word,  and  live  in  unity  and  godly  love. 
We  beseech  thee  also  to  bless  all  Christian  rulers 
and  governors,  and  grant  that  all  who  are  placed 
in    authority   over    us    may  trnly   and  impartially 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPEPw.  115 

minister  justice,  to  the  piiiiisliinent  of  wickedness 
and  vice,  and  to  the  maintenance  of  true  relio:ion 
and  virtue.  Give  grace,  O  heavenly  Father,  to  all 
Ministers  of  thy  holy  gospel,  that  they  may,  botli 
l)y  their  life  and  doctrine,  set  forth  thy  true  and 
lively  word,  and  rightly  and  duly  administer  thy 
holy  ordinances.  And  to  all  thy  people  give  thy 
heavenly  grace ;  and  especially  to  this  congregation 
here  present ;  that  with  meek  heart  and  due  rever- 
ence they  may  hear  and  receive  thy  holy  Word, 
truly  serving  thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all 
the  days  of  their  life.  And  we  most  humbly  be- 
seech thee  of  thy  goodness,  O  Lord,  to  comfort  and 
succor  all  those,  w^ho  in  this  transitory  life  are  in 
trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sickness,  or  any  other  adver- 
sity. And  we  also  bless  thy  holy  name,  for  all  thy 
servants  departed  this  life  in  thy  faith  and  fear ; 
beseeching  thee  to  give  us  grace,  so  to  follow  their 
good  examples,  that  with  them  Ave  may  be  par- 
takers of  thy  heavenly  kingdom.  Grant  this,  O 
Father,  for  thine  infinite  mercy's  sake,  in  Jesus 
Christ  our  Mediator  and  Advocate.     Amen. 


Then  the  Minister^  standing  at  the  Tahle^  may  say  to  those 
loho  come  to  receive  the  holy  Communion : 

YE  who  do  truly  and  earnestly  repent  you  of 
your  sins,  and  are  in  love  and  charity  with 
your  neighbors,  and  intend  to  follow  the  command- 
ments of  God,  and  walk  from  henceforth  in  his 
holy  ways ;  draw  near  with  faith  and  take  this  holy 
ordinance  to  your  comfort ;  and  make  your  humble 
confession  to  Almighty  God,  saying  with  me ; — 


116  THE   LORD'S   SUPPER. 

Then  may  this  General  Confession  he  made  hy  the  Ifinis- 
ter  and  Peojple : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Maker  of  all  things.  Judge  of  all  men  ; 
We  acknowledge  and  bewail  our  manifold  sins. 
Which  we  from  time  to  time  most  grievously  have 
committed,  by  thought,  word,  and  deed,  against 
thy  Divine  Majesty,  Provoking  most  justly  thy 
wrath  and  indignation  against  us.  We  do  earn- 
estly repent,  and  are  heartily  soriy  for  these  our 
misdoings ;  The  remembrance  of  which  is  grievous 
unto  us.  Have  mercy  upon  ns.  Have  mercy  upon 
us,  most  merciful  Father.  In  the  name  of  thy  Son 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we  beseech  thee  to  forgive 
us  all  that  is  past ;  And  grant  that  we  may  ever 
hereafter  serve  and  please  thee  in  newness  of  life. 
To  thy  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of 
thy  great  mercy  hast  promised  forgiveness  of 
sins  to  all  those  who  with  hearty  repentance,  and 
true  faith  turn  unto  thee ;  have  mercy  upon  us,  par- 
don and  deliver  us  from  all  our  sins,  confirm  and 
strengthen  us  in  all  goodness,  and  bring  us  to  ever- 
lasting life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


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THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.  117 

COMMUNION. 

Then  the  Minister,  standing  at  the  Table,  may  say : 
EAR    what    comfortable    words    our    Saviour 


Christ  saith  unto  all  who  truly  turn  to  him,- 


Come  unto  me,  all  ye  who  labor  and  are  heavy 
laden,  and  I  will  give  you  rest. 

So  God  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only 
beo-otten  Son,  to  the  end  that  all  who  believe  in 
him  should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life. 

Hear  also  what  St.  Paul  saith, — 

This  is  a  true  saying,  and  w^orthy  of  all  men  to 
be  received,  that  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  w^orld 
to  save  sinners. 

Hear  also  what  St.  John  saith, — 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate  with  the 
Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  righteous,  and  he  is  the 
propitiation  for  our  sins. 

Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Ans.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 

Mm.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 

Ans.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

Mill.  It  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden 
duty,  that  we  should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places, 
give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Al- 
mighty, Everlasting  God. 

JLre  may  follow  the  proper  Preface,  if  there  he  any  spe- 
cially appobifed',   or  dse  iimnediately  may  follow — 


118  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

THEREFORE  with  Angels,  and  Archangels,  and 
with  all  the  company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and 
magnify  thy  glorious  name  ;  evermore  praising  thee, 
and  saying,  Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  of  hosts, 
heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thy  glory.  Glory  be 
to  thee,  O  Lord,  most  high.     A.meii. 


PROPER    PREFACES. 

Up07i  Christmas  Day. 

BECAUSE  thou   didst  send  thy  Son   into   the 
world,  that  the  world  through  him  might  be 
saved.     Therefore  with  Angels,  cfec. 

Upon  Easter  Day. 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  thee  for  the 
glorious  resurrection  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Chi-ist 
our  Lord ;  for  he  was  offered  for  us,  and  is  the 
Lamb  of  God  that  taketh  away  the  sins  of  the 
world ;  who  by  his  death  hath  desti'oyed  deatli, 
and  by  his  I'ising  to  life  again  hath  restored  to  us 
everlasting  life.     Therefore  with  Angels,  cfec. 

Upon  Ascensio7i  Day. 

THROUGH  thy  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord ;  who,  after  his  most  glorious 
resurrection,  manifestly  appeared  to  all  his  Apos- 
tles, and  in  their  sight  ascended  up  into  heaven  to 
prepare  a  place  for  us ;  that  where  he  is,  thither 
we  might  also  ascend,  and  reign  with  him  in  glory. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  &e. 


THE  LORD'S   SUPPER.  119 

Upon  Whitsunday. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  according 
to  whose  most  true  promise,  thy  Holy  Spirit 
was  poured  forth  upon  the  Apostles,  to  teach  them, 
and  to  lead  them  to  all  truth  ;  giving  them  both 
the  gift  of  divers  languages,  and  also  boldness,  Tvith 
fervent  zeal,  constantly  to  preach  the  gospel  unto 
all  nations,  whereby  w^e  have  been  brought  out  of 
darkness  and  error  into  the  clear  light  and  true 
knowledge  of  thee,  and  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  cfcc. 

Then  may  the  Minister  say  in  the  name  of  all  them  who 
shall  receive  the  Communion^  this  Prayer  following : 

WE  do  not  presume  to  come  to  this  thy  taljle, 
O  merciful  Lord,  trustino:  in  our  own  ris^ht- 
eousness,  but  in  thy  manifold  and  great  mercies. 
We  are  not  worthy  so  much  as  to  gather  up  the 
crumbs  under  thy  table,  but  thou  art  the  same 
Lord,  whose  property  is  always  to  have  mercy ; 
grant  us  therefore,  gracious  Lord,  so  to  partake  of 
this  holy  ordinance,  that  our  minds  may  be  im- 
pressed with  gratitude  to  thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
and  that  we  may  evermore  dwell  in  him,  and  he  in 
us.     Amen, 

Then  the  Ifinister,  standing  at  the  TahU^  shall  read  the 
folloioing  account  of  the  Institution.,  from  1  Cor.  xi. 
23,  26. 

THE  Lord  Jesus,  the  same   night  that   he   Wcis 
betrayed,  took  bread ;  and  when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he  brake  it,  and  said.  Take,  eat;  this  is  my 


120  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

body,  which  is  bi'okeii  for  you ;  this  do  in  remem- 
brance of  me.  After  the  same  manner,  also,  he 
took  the  cup,  when  he  had  supped,  saying,  This 
cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood ;  this  do  ye, 
as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me. 

For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this 
cup,  ye  do  show^  the  Lord's  death  till  he  come. 

WHEREFORE,  O  Lord  and  heavenly  Father, 
according  to  the  institution  of  thy  dearly 
beloved  Son,  we,  thy  humble  servants,  do  celebrate 
and  make  here  before  Thee,  with  these  thy  gifts, 
which  we  now^  offer  unto  thee,  the  memorial  thy 
Son  hath  commanded  us  to  make ;  having  in  re- 
membrance his  blessed  passion  and  precious  death, 
and  glorious  rising;  rendering  unto  thee  most  hearty 
thanks  for  the  innumerable  benefits  procured  unto 
us  by  the  same.  And  we  most  humbly  beseech 
thee,  O  merciful  Father,  to  hear  us ;  and,  of  thy  al- 
mighty goodness,  vouchsafe  to  bless  and  sanctify 
unto  us,  with  thy  Word  and  Holy  Spirit,  these  thy 
gifts  and  creatures  of  bi'ead  and  wine ;  that  we,  re- 
ceiving them  in  remembrance  of  thy  Son,  may  be 
partakers  of  his  most  blessed  Life.  And  we  ear- 
nestly desire  thy  fatherly  goodness,  mercifully  to 
accept  this  our  sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving; 
most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to  grant,  that,  through 
faith  in  him,  we,  and  all  thy  whole  Chui'ch,  may 
obtain  remission  of  our  sins,  and  all  other  benefits 
of  his  work.  And  here  we  offer  and  present  unto 
thee,  O  Lord,  ourselves,  our  souls  and  bodies,  to  be 
a  reasonable,  holy,  and  living  sacrifice  unto  thee ; 
humbly  beseeching  thee,  that  we,  and  all  others 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.  121 

who  shall  be  partakers  of  this  Holy  Communion, 
may  be  filled  with  thy  grace  and  heavenly  benedic- 
tion, and  made  one  body  with  thy  Son,  that  he  may 
dwell  in  them,  and  they  in  him.  And  although  we 
are  unworthy,  through  our  manifold  sins,  to  offer 
unto  thee  any  sacrifice ;  yet  we  beseech  thee  to  ac- 
cept this  our  bounden  duty  and  service  ;  not  weigh- 
ing our  merits,  but  pardoning  our  offences,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ;  by  whom,  in  the  unity  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  all  honor  and  glory  be  unto  thee, 
O  Father  Almighty,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  first  receive  the  Comimunion  in 
hoth  hinds  himself^  and  proceed  to  deliver  the  same  to 
the  People.  And  when  he  delivereth  the  Bread,  he 
shall  say: 

TAKE  and  eat  this  in  remembrance  that  Christ 
died  for  thee,  and  feed  on  him  in  thy  heart  by 
faith,  with  thanksgiving. 


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And  the  Minister  who  delivereth  the  Cup  shall  say : 

KINK  this  in  remembrance  that  Christ's  Blood 
was  shed  for  thee,  and  be  thankful. 


When  all  have  received  the  Communion,  a  Psalm  or  Hymn 
may  he  sung;  and  this  ended,  the  folloioincj  prayers 
may  he  said. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be 
done  on  earth.  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day 
our  daily  bread.  And  foi'give  us  our  trespasses.  As 
Ave  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation;  But  deliver  us  fiom  evil: 


122  THE   LORD'S   SUPPER. 

For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

After  may  he  said  asfolloweth  : 

ALMIGHTY  and  ever-living  God,  we  most  heart- 
ily thank  thee,  for  that  thou  dost  vouchsafe 
to  feed  us  with  spiritual  food  through  thy  Son  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ ;  and  dost  assure  us  thereby  of 
thy  favor  and  goodness  towards  us ;  and  dost  call 
us  to  be  very  members  incorporate  in  the  spiritual 
body  of  thy  Son,  which  is  the  blessed  company  of 
all  faithful  people;  and  to  be  also  heirs  through 
hope  of  thy  everlasting  kingdom.  And  we  most 
humbly  beseech  thee,  O  heavenly  Father,  so  to  as- 
sist us  with  thy  grace,  that  we  may  continue  in  that 
holy  fellowship,  and  do  all  such  good  works  as  thou 
hast  prepared  for  us  to  walk  in ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  through  whom,  to  thee  be  all  honor 
and  glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Then  may  he  said  or  sung^  all  standing^  Gloria  in  excelsis ; 
or  some  proper  Hymn  from  the  Selection. 

GLOHY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace, 
good  will  towards  men.  We  praise  thee,  we  bless 
thee,  we  worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks 
to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly 
King,  God  the  Father  Almighty.  O  God,  through 
thy  only  begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ,  Lamb  of  God, 
Son  of  the  Father,  who  taketh  away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Through  him  that 
taketh  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon 
us.  Through  him  that  taketh  away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  receive  our  prayer.     Tnrough  him  that  sit- 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.  123 

tetli  at  the  right  hand  of  God  our  Father,  have 
mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy ;  thou  only  art  the  Lord ; 
thou  only,  in  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most 
high  in  thy  glory,  O  God  our  Father.     Amen. 

BENEDICTION. 

THE  peace  of  God,  which  passe th  all  understand- 
ing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowl- 
edge and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Chiist 
our  Lord:  and  the  blessing  of  God  Ahuighty,  l)e 
amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always.     Amen. 

Collects  that  may  he  said  after  the  Collects  of  Morning  or 
Evening  Prayer^  or  Communion^  at  the  discretion  of  the 
Minister. 

ASSIST  us  mercifully,  O  Lord,  in  these  our  sup- 
plications and  prayers,  and  dispose  the  way  of 
thy  servants  towards  the  attainment  of  everlasting 
salvation ;  that,  among  all  the  changes  and  chances 
of  this  mortal  life,  they  may  ever  be  defended  by 
thy  most  gracious  and  ready  help ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that 
the  words  which  we  have  heard  this  day  with 
our  outward  ears,  may,  through  thy  grace,  be  so 
gi-afted  inwardly  in  our  hearts,  that  they  may  bring 
forth  in  us  the  fruit  of  good  living,  to  the  honor  and 
praise  of  thy  Name  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Loi'd. 
Amen. 

IRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy 
most  gracious  favoi-,  and  further  us  witli  thy 


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12^  THE  LORD'S  SUPPEPw. 

continual  help;  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  con- 
tinued, and  ended  in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy 
Name,  and  finally,  by  thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting 
life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Anien, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  fountain  of  all  wisdom, 
who  knowest  our  necessities  before  we  ask, 
and  our  ignorance  in  asking ;  We  beseech  thee  to 
have  compassion  upon  our  infirmities ;  and  those 
things,  which  for  our  un worthiness  we  dare  not,  and 
for  our  blindness  we  cannot  ask,  vouchsafe  to  give 
us,  through  thy  mercy  in  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen, 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  promised  to  hear 
the  petitions  of  these  who  ask  in  thy  Son's 
Name  ;  We  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  incline  thilfie 
ears  to  us  who  have  now  made  our  prayers  and  sup- 
plications unto  thee  ;  and  grant,  that  those  things 
which  we  have  faithfully  asked  according  to  thy 
will,  may  effectually  be  obtained,  to  the  relief  of  our 
necessity,  and  to  the  setting  forth  of  thy  glory, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 


THE  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 


Th^re  should  he  for  every  child  two  or  three  sponsors^  wlio 
may  most  properly  he  Parents  or  nearest  Relations. 


D 


Minister. 

EAELY  beloved,  Kemember  that  the  promise 
is  unto  you  and  to  your  children,  and  to  all 
that  are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as  the  Lord  your 
God  shall  call: 

Wherefoi'e,  hear  the  words  of  our  Saviour  Christ 
to  his  Apostles: 

Go  ye,  and  make  disciples  of  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Hear  what  he  saith  in  another  place : 

Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  me  and 
forbid  them  not ;  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God. 

And  yet  in  another  place : 

Take  heed  that  ye  despise  not  one  of  these  little 
ones ;  for  I  say  unto  you,  that  in  heaven  their  an- 
gels do  always  behold  the  face  of  my  Father  which 
is  in  heaven. 

Hear  also  what  St.  Peter  saith : 

The  baptism  which  saveth  us,  is  not  the  putting 
away  the  filth  of  the  flesh,  but  the  answer  of  a  good 
conscience  toward  God. 


126  THE  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 

Then  the  Minister  may  make  this  brief  Exhortation  \ijpon 
the  ivorcls  of  the  Gospel. 

BELOVED,  ye  hear  in  this  Gospel  the  words  of 
our  Saviour  Christ,  that  he  commanded  the 
children  to  be  brought  unto  him;  how  he  blamed 
those  who  would  have  kept  them  from  him ;  how 
he  exhorteth  all  men  to  follow  their  innocency.  Ye 
perceive  how,  by  his  outward  gesture  and  deed,  he 
declared  his  good  will  toward  them ;  for  he  embraced 
them  in  his  arms,  he  laid  his  hands  upon  them,  and 
blessed  them.  Doubt  ye  not,  therefore,  but  earnest- 
ly believe,  that  God  will  likewise  favora1)ly  receive 
this  present  Infant ;  that  he  will  embrace  Mm  with 
the  arms  of  his  mercy ;  that  he  will  give  unto  him 
the  blessing  of  eternal  life,  and  make  livni  ixivtctker 
of  his  everlastins:  kinsrdom. 

Wherefore,  we  being  thus  persuaded  of  the  good 
will  of  our  heavenly  Father  towards  this  Infant^ 
declared  by  his  Son  Jesus  Christ ;  and  nothing 
doubting  but  that  he  favorably  alloweth  this  char- 
itable work  of  ours  in  bringing  this  Infant  to  his 
holy  Baptism :  let  us  faithfully  and  devoutly  give 
thanks  unto  him,  and  say, 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  heavenly 
Father,  we  give  thee  humble  thanks,  that  thou 
hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to  the  knowledge  of  thy 
grace,  and  faith  in  thee :  Increase  this  knowledge, 
and  confirm  this  faitli  in  us  evermoi-e.  Give  thy 
Holy  Spirit  to  this  Infant^  that  he  may  be  ever  thy 
child.^  and  live  as  an  heir  of  everlasting  salvation ; 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


THE   BAPTISM   OF   INFANTS.  127 

Then  shall  the  2Iinister  speak  unto  the  Sponsors  on  this 

loise. 

DEARLY  beloved,  ye  hnve  brought  this  child 
here  to  be  baptized;  I  demand  tlierefore,  Will 
ye  faithfully  and  earnestly  exhort  tJii'S  cliild  to  live 
above  the  hurtful  vanities,  evil  desires,  and  carnal 
passions  of  this  world,  and  bring  liim  up  in  the  nui'- 
ture  and  admonition  of  the  Lord  ? 

Ans.  I  will. 

Mill.  Will  ye  instruct  Mm  in  the  gospel  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ? 

Ans,  I  will. 

Mill.  Will  ye  exhort  Mm  to  keep  God's  holy  will 
and  commandments,  and  to  walk  in  the  same  all  the 
days  of  Ms  life  ? 

Ans.  I  will. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  take  the  Child  into  his  hands.,  and 

say  to  the  Sponsors., 

Name  this  child. 

Then  naming  it  after  them.,  and  either  dipping  it  in  the 
water.,  or  sprinlding  water  tipon  it,  he  shall  say, 

I  BAPTIZE  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Min.  Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  ever  blessed  God,  by  whose 
providence  the;  different  generations  of  man- 
kind are  raised  up  to  know  thee,  and  to  enjoy  thy 
ftivor  for  ever;  grant  that  this  child,  now  dedicated 
to  thee  by  our  office  and  ministry,  may  be  endued 


128  THE  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 

with  heavenly  virtues,  and  everlastingly  saved 
through  thy  mercy,  who  dost  live  and*  govern  all 
things,  world  without  end.  We  beseech  thee  to 
enable  thy  servants  who  are  intrusted  with  the  care 
of  this  child^  to  perform  their  duty  faithfully ;  give 
them  wisdom  to  be  Ms  defence  against  the  tempta- 
tions incident  to  childhood  and  youth;  and  as  7/e 
grows  u|)  in  life,  graciously  assist  them  to  enlarge 
Ms  understanding  and  to  open  Ms  heart  to  the  im- 
pressions of  religion  and  virtue.  This  our  petition 
we  humbly  23resent  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Mediator  and  Redeemer.     Ameyi. 

WE  give  thee  humble  thanks,  O  heavenly  Fathei-, 
that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to  the 
knowledge  of  thy  grace,  and  faith  in  thee;  increase 
this  knowledge,  and  confirm  this  faith  in  us  ever- 
moi*e,  that  we  may  be  enabled  to  mortify  all  our 
evil  and  corrupt  affections,  and  daily  to  proceed  in 
all  virtue  and  godliness  of  living,  till  we  come  to 
that  eternal  kingdom,  which  thou  hast  promised  by 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 

NOW  unto  him  who  is  able  to  keep  us  from  fall- 
ing, and  to  present  us  faultless  before  the  pres- 
ence of  his  glory,  with  exceeding  joy,  to  the  only 
wise  God  our  Saviour,  be  glory  and  majesty,  domin- 
ion and  power,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen, 


BAPTISM   OF   THOSE   WHO   ARE   OF 
RIPER  YEARS. 


The  Minister  may  hegiix  the  Service  with  the  followi7ig 
Ohservations^  relating  to  the  Appointment  and  Use  of 
Baptism. 

OUE,  blessed  Saviour,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  hav- 
ing himself  published  his  religion  for  the  salva- 
tion of  the  world,  to  the  Jewish  nation,  commissioned 
his  apostles  to  complete  the  work  he  had  begun,  by 
pi"eaching  his  gospel  to  all  nations. 

All  power,  said  he,  is  given  unto  me  in  heaven 
and  in  earth.  Go  ye,  therefore,  and  make  disciples 
of  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost; 
teachinsf  them  to  observe  all  thino:s  whatsoever  I 
have  commanded  you ;  and  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway, 
even  unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

By  this  direction  of  our  Saviour,  all  persons  are 
to  be  acknowledged  as  membei^s  of  his  church,  by 
baptism  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  They  are  then  consecrated 
to  the  divine  service,  in  that  religion  which  came 
from  God  the  Father,  was  published  to  the  world 
by  his  Son,  and  confirmed  by  the  oj)erations  of  his 
Holy  Spii'it. 

Then  may  the  Minister  say  : 

Let  IIS  l^ray. 

0-^ 


130  BAPTISM  OF  THOSE   OF  EIPER  YEARS. 

ALMIGHTY  and  iramortal  God,  the  aid  of  all 
who  need,  the  lielper  of  all  who  flee  to  thee 
foi-  succor,  the  life  of  those  who  believe,  and  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead :  We  call  upon  thee  for 
these  Persons^  that  tliey^  coming  to  thy  holy  Bap- 
tism, may  receive  thy  Holy  Spirit,  and  live  as  thy 
children  evermore.  Keceive  them^  O  Lord,  as  thou 
hast  promised  by  thy  well-beloved  Son,  saying.  Ask, 
and  ye  shall  receive ;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find ;  knock, 
and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you.  So  give  now  unto  us 
who  ask ;  let  us  who  seek,  find ;  open  the  gate  unto 
us  who  knock ;  that  these  Persons  may  enjoy  the 
everlasting  benediction  of  thy  heavenly  washing,  and 
may  come  to  the  eternal  kingdom  which  thou  hast 
promised  by  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  say  to  the  Person  desiring  to  he 
hajptized^ 

OUR  Lord  Jesus  commanded,  that  all  persons 
baptized  should  be  instructed  in  his  holy  gos- 
pel. You,  in  the  profession  of  the  Christian  faith, 
present  yourself  to  be  baptized  according  to  his  in- 
stitution. Do  you  now  promise,  that  you  will  re- 
ceive the  instructions  of  the  Christian  religion,  and 
govern  your  faith  and  practice  by  its  doctrines  and 
laws  ? 

Ans.    This  I  now  promise,  and,  by  the  help  of 
God,  will  endeavor  to  perform. 

The  Minister  shall  then  haptize  the  Person,  saying, 

I  BAPTIZE  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Mln.  Let  us  pray. 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS.  131 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  regard  iu  mercy  the  prayers  of  thy 
])eople;  aud  bless  thy  servant,  who  hath  now  been 
acknowledged  as  a  member  of  the  Christian  church, 
l)y  baptism.  Incline  liis  heart  to  receive  with  all 
readiness  the  doctrines  and  instructions  of  Christ, 
and  to  submit  fjiithfully  to  the  authority  of  his  laws. 
Give  Mm  strength  to  triumph  over  the  temptations 
of  vice,  and  to  be  steadfast  in  the  practice  of  that 
holiness  which  baptism  is  designed  to  represent; 
that,  living  as  becometh  a  good  and  fiiithful  member 
of  the  Christian  church  here  on  earth,  he  may  at 
length  partake  in  heaven  of  that  eternal  kingdom 
which  thou  hast  revealed  to  us  by  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


WE  give  thee  humble  thanks,  O  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to 
the  knowledge  of  thy  grace,  and  faith  m  thee ;  in- 
crease this  knowledge,  and  confirm  this  faith  in  us 
evermore,  that  we  may  be  enabled  to  mortify  all  our 
evil  and  corrupt  affections,  and  daily  to  proceed  in 
all  virtue  and  godliness  of  living,  till  we  come  to  that 
eternal  kingdom,  which  thou  hast  promised  by  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

NOW  unto  him  who  is  able  to  keep  us  from  fall- 
ing, and  to  present  us  faultless  before  the 
presence  of  his  glory,  with  exceeding  joy,  to  the  only 
wise  God  our  Saviour,  be  glory  and  majesty,  domin- 
ion and  power,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 


A  CATECHISM 

TO  BE  LEARNED  BY  EVERY  YOUNG  PERSON. 


Question.  What  is  your  name  ? 

Answer.  M.  or  N. 

Question.  Wlio  gave  you  this  name  ? 

Ansiver.  My  parents,  when  I  was  baptized,  or 
dedicated  to  a  Christian  life. 

Question.  What  did  they  then  desire  and  pray 
for  you  ? 

Ansioer.  That  I  mio^ht  be  a  member  of  Christ's 
kingdom ;  that  I  might  receive  him  and  love  him 
as  my  Saviour ;  follow  him  as  my  example,  and  obey 
him  as  my  divine  teacher,  and  partake  of  his  blessed 
spirit. 

Question.  Do  you  wish  to  confirm  their  prayers 
for  you  ? 

Ansiver.  Yes ;  and  I  trust  to  be  able  by  God's 
blessing  so  to  do. 

Question.  What  are  the  great  truths  of  the  Chris- 
tian religion  ? 

Ansiver.  That  there  is  one  God  the  Father  Al- 
mighty, the  maker  of  all  things  : 

That  God  reveals  himself  to  men  by  his  Word  and 
Spirit,  and  that  in  Jesus  Christ  his  Word  dwelt  with 
men,  and  through  him  the  Holy  Spirit  was  given : 

That  Jesus  Christ  is  the  true  Teacher,  Example, 


A  CATECHISM.  133 

and  Saviour  of  ineu,  and  by  bis  life,  sufferings,  death, 
resuri'ection,  and  heavenly  powers,  wrought  out  the 
salvation  of  men : 

That  he  preached  the  gospel  of  forgiveness  of  sin, 
established  a  Sj^iritual  Kingdom,  or  Church,  on 
earth,  revealed  the  resurrection  from  the  dead,  the 
certainty  of  judgment,  and  the  life  everlasting. 

Question,  What  is  the  name  of  the  oldest  of  the 
Creeds  in  the  Christian  Church,  and  the  one  most 
generally  used  ? 

Ansiver.     The  Apostles'  Creed. 

Question.  Can  you  now  repeat  it  as  it  was  in  the 
earliest  known  form,  and  as  used  in  the  middle  of 
the  second  century  ? 

Ansiver,  These  are  the  words  of  the  earliest  form 
of  the  Apostle's  Creed : 

I  believe  in  God,  the  Father  Almight}^ : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Loi'd: 
who  was  by  the  Holy  Ghost  born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary ;  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate  ;  was  crucified 
and  buried ;  the  third  day  he  rose  again  from  the 
dead;  he  ascended  into  Heaven;  sitteth  at  the 
right  hand  of  the  Father:  from  thence  he  shall 
come  to  judge  the  living  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost :  the  Holy  Church : 
the  forgiveness  of  sins :  the  resurrection  of  the  body. 
Amen. 

Question.  Does  the  language  "  resurrection  of  the 
body"  teach  that  these  earthly  bodies  will  be  im- 
mortal I 

Answer.  It  does  not,  for  the  Apostle  Paul  had 
declared  to  the  whole  church  that  there  is  a  natural 
body  and  there  is  a  spiritual  bod}^ 


134  A  CATECHISM. 

Question.  Which  are  the  ten  commandments  of 
the  ancient  law  of  Moses  ? 
Ansioer.  The  following : 

1.  Thou  shalt  have  none  other  gods  but  me. 

2.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven 
images  ;  nor  worship  them. 

3.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy 
God  in  vain. 

4.  Thou  shalt  remember  the  sabbath  day  to  keep 
it  holy. 

5.  Thou  shalt  honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother. 

6.  Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

7.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

8.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

9.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbor. 

10.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  any  thing  that  is  thy 
neighbor's. 

Question.  What  do  you  chiefly  learn  in  these 
commandments  ? 

Ansiver.  I  learn  my  duty  towards  God,  and  my 
duty  towards  my  neighbor. 

Question.  Did  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  sanction 
these  commandments  in  his  gospel  ? 

Ansiver.  Yes.  For  he  said,  '^  the  first  and  great 
commandment  of  the  law  is.  Thou  shalt  love  the 
Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy 
soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind ;  and  the  second  is  lik'^ 
unto  it.  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 

And  also  all  the  duties  enjoined  in  the  other  com- 
mandments he  enforced  in  his  holy  teaching,  and  his 
perfect  example. 


h 


A  CATECHISM.  135 


Que'Stion,  How  will  you  be  able  to  keep  these 


aws 


Ansioer.  By  diligent  attention  and  watcbfulness 
not  to  do  any  thing  which  is  forbidden  ;  and  by 
prayer  to  God  to  help  my  weakness. 

Que-^tion.  Can  you  repeat  the  Lord's  Prayer  ? 

Ans'tner.  Yes.  Our  Father,  which  art  in  heaven, 
Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy 
Avill  be  done  in  earth.  As  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes. As  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us. 
And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  But  deliver  us 
from  evil ;  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  powei*, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Question.  What  do  you  learn  in  this  prayer  ? 

Answer.  That  God  is  to  be  reverenced  and 
adored  and  loved  as  my  heavenly  Father  :  that  all 
things  necessary  for  my  life  and  comfort  are  his 
gift :  that  he  will  forgive  my  sins,  if  I  forgive  those 
who  offend  me :  that  he  is  able  to  save  me  and 
keep  me  from  evil,  when  I  am  tempted  to  do 
wrons:. 

Question.  How  many  sacraments  are  there  in  the 
Church  ? 

Ansiver.  Two  :  Baptism  and  the  Lord's  Supper. 

Question.  What  means  the  word  sacrament  f 

Ansiver.  An  outward  and  visible  sisfn  of  an  in- 
ward  and  spiritual  grace. 

Question.  What  is  the  outward  sign  in  bap- 
tism ? 

Ansiver.  Water,  which  is  used  either  by  dipping 
the  person  in  it,  or  pouring  or  sprinkling  it  upon 
liini;  and  the  Minister  at  the  same  time  savin.ir,  -^ 


136  A  CATECHISM. 

haptize  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father^  and  of  the  Son^ 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  oi',  I  haptize  thee  in  the  name 
of  Jesus  Christ. 

Question.  What  inward  grace  does  this  outward 
sign  represent  1 

Ans2ver.  A  death  unto  sin,  and  a  new  spiritual 
birth  unto  righteousness. 

Question,  What  is  required  of  persons  to  be  bap- 
tized ? 

Answer.  Kepentance  of  all  their  sins,  and  faith 
in  Christ  as  their  Saviour. 

Question.  Why  then  are  infants  baptized  ? 

Ansiver.  That  their  parents  may  bind  themselves 
to  train  them  up  to  a  Christian  life,  and  as  children 
of  God. 

Question.  For  what  was  the  ordinance  of  the 
Lord's  Supper  ordained  ? 

Answer.  To  be  a  continual  remembrance  of  him  ; 
of  all  he  did  and  said ;  of  his  sufferings,  his  death, 
his  resurrection ;  and  of  all  the  benefits  which  the 
woi'ld  enjoys  in  the  completion  of  his  mission  on 
earth. 

Question.  What  are  the  outward  signs  of  this  or- 
dinance ? 

Answer.  Bread  and  wine. 

Question.  What  is  the  signification  of  these  ele- 
ments ? 

Answer.  They  are  to  represent  the  body  and 
blood  of  Christ ;  and  while  we  eat  of  them,  we  arc 
in  holy  remembrance  to  feed  upon  the  bread  of  life 
which  he  gives  to  the  world ;  i.  e.  we  are  to  think 
devoutly  of  him,  and  in  love  to  bind  ourselves  to 
serve  him,  and  pray  that  through  his  Word   and 


A  CATECHISM.  137 

Spirit  we  may  partake  of  his  life  and  grow  up  into 
liim  as  our  Head. 

Question.  AYhat  ought  all  to  do  before  coming 
to  this  supper? 

Answer.  They  ought  seriously  to  examine  them- 
selves :  to  repent  of  their  sins ;  and  steadfastly  to 
purpose  to  lead  a  new  life;  to  have  a  lively  faith 
in  God's  mercy  through  Christ,  with  a  thankful  re- 
membrance of  his  death ;  and  to  be  in  charity  with 
all  men. 

Question.  What  do  you  understand  the  Church 
of  Christ  to  be  ? 

Ansiver.  The  fellowship  oi*  society  of  all  Chris- 
tians, visible  or  invisible. 

Question.  What  is  the  visible  Church,  and  what 
is  the  invisible? 

Answer.  The  visible  Cliurch  consists  of  all  who 
profess  the  name  of  Christ;  and  the  invisible 
Church  consists  of  all  who  are  at  heart  children 
of  God,  even  the  blessed  company  of  all  faithful 
people. 


ADMISSION  TO  THE  COMMUNION, 


THE  EITE  OF  COKFIEMATIOlSr. 


Candidates  for  Confinnation^  that  is,  admission  into  the 
communion  of  the  Churchy  shall  have  first  received  the 
Sacrament  of  Baptism^  if  not  in  infancy^  or  at  some 
subsequent  jy^^iod^  then  now.  To  any  such  person  or 
persons  presenting  themselves^  the  Minister  shall  say^  m 
the  presence  of  the  Congregation : 

DO  you  believe  in  the  Gospel  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  as  revealed  and  taught  in  the  Scrip- 
tures of  the  New  Testament  ?  Do  you  receive  it  as 
Divine,  and  accept  it  as  the  rule  of  life  and  the  way 
of  salvation? 

Ans.  I  do. 

Do  you  truly  and  earnestly  desii'e,  in  presence  of 
this  congregation,  to  confirm  the  object  which  your 
parents  devoutly  coveted  at  your  baptism ;  and  to 
secure  which,  they  then  solemnly  bound  themselves 
to  instruct  you  in  the  knowledge  of  salvation, 
throuorh  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ? 

Ans:  I  do. 

Are  you  willing  and  desirous  to  become  a  member 
{inemhers)  of  Christ's  Church  ;  and,  by  your  faith 
and  conversation,  your  loathing  and  avoidance  of 
sin,  your  love  and  pursuit  of  all  things  holy,  pure, 
and  of  good    report,   are  you   resolved,   with   tlie 


CONFIRMATION.  139 

blessing  of  God,  and  tlie  aid  of  his  Holy  Spirit 
jn'omised  to  all  who  truly  seek  it,  to  endeavor  to 
live  soberly,  righteously,  and  godly  in  this  present 
world,  and  thus  adorn  and  commend  your  Christian 
confession  ? 
A  US'.  I  am. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  say  in  these  words^  or  others  of 
like  import: 

DEARLY  beloved :  on  this  your  open  and  vol- 
untary confession  of  Christ,  we  affectionately 
welcome  you  to  the  comnmnion  and  fellowship  of 
his  Church  on  earth ;  that  by  the  right  use  of  all 
its  divinely  appointed  privileges  and  means,  you 
may  become  prepared  in  God's  own  time  for  the 
Church  triumphant  above.     Amen. 

Then^  t?ie  jMrson  or  persons  kneeling^  he  shall  say : 
Receive  the  blessing  of  the  Church. 

And  laying  his  hands  on  the  head  of  each,  he  shall  say: 

DEFEND,  O  Lord,  this  thy  servant  {tliese  thy 
servants)  with  thy  heavenly  grace ;  that  he 
(she^  or  they)  may  continue  thine  for  ever,  and  daily 
increase  in  thy  Holy  Spirit  and  truth  more  and 
more;  that  so  an  abundant  enti'ance  may  be  admin- 
istered unto  him  (Jt€)\  or  theni)  into  thine  everlasting 
kingdom.     Amen. 

Then  shall  he  say : 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Alls.  And  with  tliy  spirit. 


140  CONFIRMATION. 

Mill.  Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  workest  in 
us  to  willand  to  do,  we  make  our  supplications  unto 
thee  for  these  thy  servants^  whom  thou  hast  called 
Ly  thy  grace  to  be  partakers  of  the  life  and  priv- 
ileges of  the  Christian  Church.  Give  unto  tliem^  O 
Lord,  remission  of  sins.  Strengthen  them.,  we  be- 
seech thee,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  daily  increase 
in  them  thy  manifold  gifts  of  grace,  the  spirit  of 
wisdom  and  understanding,  the  spirit  of  counsel  and 
strength,  of  knowledge  and  ti'ue  godliness.  Let  thy 
fatherly  hand,  we  beseech  thee,  be  always  over 
them;  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  be  always  with  them,; 
and  so  lead  them  in  the  knowledge  and  obedience 
of  tliy  word,  that  they  may  obtain  everlasting  life. 
Almighty  God,  vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee,  to  direct, 
sanctify,  and  govern  both  our  hearts  and  our  bodies 
in  the  ways  of  thy  laws,  and  in  the  works  of  thy 
commandments,  that  through  thy  gracious  protec- 
tion, here  and  ever,  we  may  be  preserved  in  body 
and  soul,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

BENEDICTION. 

THE  blessing  of  God,  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Spirit,  be  with 
you  ever      Amen. 


MATRIMONY 


Whe7i  the  P arsons  to  he  married  are  assemlled  with  their 
Friends^  the  Minister  shall  say  : 

DEARLY  beloved,  we  are  gathered  together  here 
in  the  sight  of  God,  and  in  the  face  of  this 
congregation,  to  join  together  this  man  and  this 
woman  in  matrimony ;  which  is  an  honorable  estate 
instituted  of  God  in  the  time  of  man's  innocency ; 
which  estate  Christ  adorned  and  beautified  with  his 
presence,  and  first  miracle  that  he  wi-onght  in  Can  a 
of  Galilee ;  and  is  commended  of  St.  Paul  to  be  hon- 
oraljle  among  all  men ;  and  therefore  is  not  by  any 
to  be  enterprised,  or  taken  in  hand,  lightly  or  unad- 
visedly ;  but  reverently,  discreetly,  soberly,  and  in 
the  fear  of  God. 

And  also^  speaking  to  the  Persons  who  are  to  he  married^ 
he  shall  say : 

I  REQUIRE  and  charge  you  both,  as  ye  will  an- 
swer at  tlie  day  of  judgment,  when  the  secrets 
of  all  hearts  shall  be  disclosed,  that  if  either  of  you 
know  any  impediment,  why  ye  may  not  be  lawfully 
united  in  matrimony,  ye  do  now  confess  it.  For 
be  ye  well  assured,  that  so  many  as  are  joined  to- 
gether otherwise  than  God's  word  doth  allow,  are 
not  joined  together  by  God,  neither  is  their  matri- 
mony lawful. 


142  MATRIMONY. 

If  no  imj^ediment  he  alleged^  then  shall  the  Minister  say 
unto  the  Man  : 

M,  Wilt  thou  have  this  woman  to  thy  wedded 
wife,  to  live  tofyether  after  God's  ordinance,  in  the 
estate  of  matrimony  %  Wilt  thou  love  her,  comfort 
her,  honor  and  keep  her,  in  sickness  and  in  health, 
in  sorrow  and  in  joy ;  and  forsaking  all  other,  keep 
thee  only  unto  her,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live  % 

The  Man  shall  answer^ 
I  will. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  say  unto  the  Woman  : 

N.  Wilt  thou  have  this  man  to  thy  wedded 
husband,  to  live  together  after  God's  ordinance,  in 
the  estate  of  matrimony  ?  Wilt  thou  love  him,  com- 
fort him,  honor  and  keep  him,  in  sickness  and  in 
health,  in  sorrow  and  in  joy;  and  forsaking  all  other, 
keep  thee  only  unto  him,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall 
live? 

The  Woman  shall  answer^ 

I  will. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  say^ 
Who  giveth  this  woman  to  be  married  to  this  man  ? 

Then  the  Minister^  receiving  the  Woman,  at  her  leather's 
or  Friendh  hands,  shall  cause  the  man  loith  his  right 
hand^  to  talce  the  Wojnan  hy  her  right  hand,  and  to  say 
after  him  as  follow  eth : 

I,  J/.,  take  thee,  N.^  1o  my  wedded  wife,  to  have 


MATRIMONY.  Wd 

and  to  hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for  better  for 
worse,  for  richer  for  poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  health, 
to  love  and  to  cherish,  till  death  us  do  part,  accord- 
ing to  God's  holy  ordinance,  and  the  laws  of  the 
land. 

Then  shall  the  Woman  lil'ewlse  say  after  the  Minister : 

I,iV!, take  thee,  M.^io  my  wedded  Iiusband,to  have 
and  to  hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for  better  for 
worse,  for  richer  for  poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  health, 
to  love  and  to  cherish,  till  death  us  do  part,  accord- 
ing to  God's  holy  ordinance,  and  the  laws  of  the 
land. 

Then  shall  they  loose  their  hands ^  and  the  Man  shall  give 
unto  the  Woman  a  Rlng^  jjutting  it  upon  the  fourth 
finger  of  her  left  hand.  And  the  Man  holding  the  Ring 
there^  and  taught  hy  the  Minister.^  shall  say : 

WITH  this  ring  I  thee  Aved;  and  all  my  worldly 
goods  I  with  thee  hold,  in  the  name  of  Al- 
mighty God.     Amen. 

Then  the  Minister  may  say, 
Let  us  pra}^ 


OETEENx\L  God,  creator  and  preserver  of  all 
mankind,  giver  of  all  sj)iritnal  grace,  the  author 
of  everlasting  life ;  send  thy  blessing  upon  these 
thy  servants,  whom  we  bless  in  thy  name.  Enable 
them  to  perform  the  covenant  which  they  have  now 
made  in  thy  presence.  May  they  seriously  attend 
to  the  duties  of  the  new  relation  in  which  they  stand 


14:4:  MATRIMONY. 

to  each  other ;  that  it  may  not  be  to  them  a  state 
of  temptation  and  sorrow,  but  of  holiness  and  com- 
fort ;  may  they  live  together  in  peace  and  love ;  and 
wilt  thou,  the  God  of  peace  and  love,  be  always  with 
them,  and  lead  them  in  the  paths  of  innocence  and 
virtue  to  eternal  life;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  sjpeak  unto  the  People  : 

FORASMUCH  as  M,  and  N,  have  consented  to- 
gether in  wedlock,  and  have  witnessed  the  same 
before  God  and  this  company,  and  thereto  have  en- 
gaged and  pledged  themselves  to  each  other,  and 
have  declared  the  same,  by  giving  and  receiving  a 
I'ing,  and  by  joining  hands ;  I  pronounce  that  they 
be  Man  and  Wife ;  and  those  whom  God  hath  join- 
ed together,  let  no  man  ^\xi  asunder. 

Then  may  the  Minister  say^ 
Let  us  pray. 

O  MERCIFUL  God  and  heavenly  Father,  who 
art  the  guide,  the  support,  and  the  felicity  of 
all  who  put  their  trust  in  thee ;  we  beseech  thee  to 
bless  these  thy  servants,  and  give  them  grace  to  fear 
and  serve  thee  all  the  days  of  their  life.  May  their 
hearts  be  united  in  the  closest  bonds  of  love  and 
purity ;  may  they  be  blessings  and  comforts  to  one 
another,  sharers  of  each  other's  joys,  consolers  of 
each  other's  sorrows,  and  helpers  to  one  another  in 
all  the  changes  of  the  world ;  and  grant  that  they 
may  so  faithfully  discharge  the  duties  which  belong 
to  the  condition  into  v/hich  they  have  entered,  that 


MATRIMONY.  145 

they,  and  all  wlio  may  be  committed  to  their  care, 
may  meet  together  in  that  woi*ld  of  perfect  felicity 
which  thou  hast  revealed  to  us  by  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Then  shall  he  add  this 

BLESSING. 

THE  Lord  God  Almighty  bless,  preserve,  and 
keep  you ;  the  Lord  mercifully  with  his  favor 
look  upon  you,  and  fill  you  with  all  spiritual  bene- 
diction and  grace ;  that  ye  may  so  live  together  in 
this  life,  that  in  the  world  to  come  ye  may  have  life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

7 


BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD. 


When  the  Procession  is  entering  the  Churchy  the  Minister 
shall  utter  these  Sentences. 

I  AM  the  resurrection  and  the  life,  saith  the  Lord ; 
he  who  believeth  in  me,  though  he  were  dead, 
yet  shall  he  live ;  and  whosoever  liveth  and  believ- 
eth in  me  shall  never  die.     St.  Jolm  xi.  25,  26. 

I  KNOW  that  my  Eedeemer  liveth,  and  that  he 
shall  stand  at  the  latter  day  upon  the  earth. 
And  though  after  my  skin,  worms  destroy  this  body, 
yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I  see  God.     Job  xix.  25,  26. 

WE  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  and  it  is 
certain  that  we  can  carry  nothing  out.  The 
Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away ;  blessed 
be  the  name  of  the  Lord.     1  Tim.  vi.  ^  ;  Job  i.  21. 

Then  shall  he  said  the  following  Passages  from  the  39  th 
and  90th  Psalms. 

PSALM   XXXIX. 

LORD,  make    me  to  know  mine  end,  and  the 
measure  of  my  days,  that  I  may  know  how 
frail  I  am. 

Behold  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  it  were  a  span 
long,  and  mine  age  is  even  as  nothing  in  respect  of 
thee  ;  and  verily  every  man  living  is  altogether 
vanity. 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.  147 

For  man  walketh  in  a  vain  shadow,  and  di>!quiet- 
etli  himself  in  vain;  he  heapeth  up  riches,  and  can- 
not tell  who  shall  gather  them. 

And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope  ?  truly  my  hop(; 
is  even  in  thee. 

I  became  dumb,  and  opened  not  my  mouth ;  foi* 
it  was  thy  doing. 

But  take  thy  plague  away  from  me ;  for  I  am 
consumed  by  the  blow  of  thy  heavy  hand. 

When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  chasten  man  for 
sin,  thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away,  like 
as  it  were  a  moth  fretting  a  garment ;  surely  every 
man  is  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  with  thine  ears 
consider  my  calling;  hold  not  thy  peace  at  my 
tears. 

For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and  a  sojourner, 
as  all  my  fathers  were. 

O  spare  me  a  little,  that  I  may  recover  my 
strength,  before  I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen. 


PSALM  xc. 

IOKD,  thou  hast  been  our  refuge  from  one  gen- 
_J  eration  to  another. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even 
from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  ;  and  sayest.  Re- 
turn, ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  yeai's  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yes- 
terday when  it  is  past,  or  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  cari'iest  them  away  as  with  a  flood ;  they 


148  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

are  even  as  a  sleep ;  and  fade  away  suddenly  like 
the  grass ; 

In  the  morning  it  is  green,  and  groweth  up ;  but 
in  the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and  witli- 
ered. 

The  days  of  our  age  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ; 
and  though  men  be  so  strong,  that  they  come  to 
fourscore  years,  yet  is  their  strength  then  but  labor 
and  sorrow ;  so  soon  passeth  it  away,  and  we  are 
gone. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  ap- 
ply our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Then  may  follow  Selections  from  1  Cor.  xv. 

NOW  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become 
the  first-fruits  of  them  that  slept.  For  since 
by  man  came  death,  by  man  came  also  the  resurrec- 
tion of  the  dead.  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so 
in  Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive.  But  every  man 
in  his  own  order :  Christ  the  first-fruits ;  afterward 
they  that  are  Christ's,  at  his  coming.  Then  cometh 
the  end,  when  he  shall  have  delivered  up  the  king- 
dom to  God,  even  the  Father ;  when  he  shall  have 
put  down  all  rule,  and  all  authority,  and  power. 
For  he  must  reign,  till  he  hath  put  all  enemies  under 
his  feet.  The  last  enemy  that  shall  be  destroyed  is 
death.  For  he  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet. 
But  when  he  saith,  all  things  are  put  under  him,  it 
is  manifest  that  he  is  excepted,  which  did  put  all 
things  under  him.  And  when  all  things  shall  be 
subdued  unto  him,  then  shall  the  Son  also  himself 
be  subject  unto  Him  that  put  all  things  under  him. 
But  some  man  will  say,  How  are  the  dead  raised 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.  lU) 

up  ?  and  with  wbat  body  do  they  come  ?  Thou 
fool !  that  which  thou  sowest  is  not  quickened,  ex- 
cept it  die.  And  that  which  thou  sowest,  thou  sow- 
est  not  that  body  that  shall  be,  but  bare  grain,  it 
may  chance  of  wheat,  or  of  some  other  grain.  But 
God  giveth  it  a  body  as  it  hath  pleased  him,  and  to 
every  seed  his  own  body.  All  flesh  is  not  the  same 
flesh  ;  but  there  is  one  kind  of  flesh  of  men,  another 
flesh  of  beasts,  another  of  fishes,  and  another  of  birds. 
There  are  also  celestial  bodies,  and  bodies  terrestrial ; 
but  the  glory  of  the  celestial  is  one,  and  the  glory 
of  the  terrestrial  is  another.  There  is  one  glory  of 
the  sun,  and  another  glory  of  the  moon,  and  another 
glory  of  the  stars  ;  for  one  star  diftereth  from  another 
star  in  glory.  So  also  is  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead.  It  is  sown  in  corruption  ;  it  is  raised  in  incor- 
ruption  :  it  is  sown  in  dishonor ;  it  is  raised  in  glory : 
it  is  sown  in  weakness ;  it  is  raised  in  power :  it  is 
sown  a  natural  body ;  it  is  raised  a  spiritual  body. 
There  is  a  natural  body,  and  there  is  a  spiritual 
body.  And  so  it  is  written.  The  first  man  Adam 
w^as  made  a  living  soul ;  the  last  Adam  was  made  a 
quickening  spirit.  Howbeit,  that  was  not  first  which 
is  spiritual,  but  that  Avhich  is  natural ;  and  afterward 
that  which  is  spiritual.  The  first  man  is  of  the  earth, 
earthy :  the  second  man  is  the  Lord  from  heaven. 
As  is  the  earthy,  such  are  they  that  are  earthy:  and 
as  is  the  heavenly,  such  are  they  also  that  are  heav- 
enly. And  as  we  have  borne  the  image  of  the 
earthly,  we  shall  also  bear  the  image  of  the  heaven- 
ly. Now  this  I  say,  ])rethren,  that  flesh  and  blood 
cannot  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God ;  neither  doth 
corruption    inherit    incorruption.     Behold,   I  show 


150  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

you  a  mystery :  we  shall  not  all  sleep,  but  we  shall 
all  be  changed,  in  a  moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an 
eye,  at  the  last  trump :  for  the  trumpet  shall  sound, 
and  the  dead  shall  be  raised  incorruptible,  and  we 
shall  be  changed.  For  this  corruptible  must  put  on 
incorruption,  and  this  mortal  must  put  on  immortal- 
ity. So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put  on  in- 
corruption, and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  im- 
mortality; then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the  saying 
that  is  written.  Death  is  swallowed  up  in  victory. 
O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ?  O  grave,  where  is  thy 
victory?  The  sting  of  death  is  sin  ;  and  the  strength 
of  sin  is  the  Law.  But  thanks  be  to  God,  which 
giveth  us  the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  steadfast, 
unmovable,  always  abounding  in  the  work  of  the 
Lord,  forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  your  labor  is  not 
in  vain  in  the  Lord. 

Then  the  Minister^  either  at  the  Grave  or  in  the  hody  of 
the  Churchy  shall  say, 

MAN  who  is  born  of  a  woman,  hath  but  a  short 
time  to  live.  He  cometh  up,  and  is  cut  down 
like  a  flower;  he  fleeth  as  it  were  a  shadow,  and 
never  continueth  in  one  stay. 

Li  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death;  of  whom 
may  we  seek  for  succor,  but  of  thee,  O  Lord,  who 
for  our  sins  art  justly  displeased  ? 

Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy,  O  Lord  most  mighty, 
O  holy  and  most  merciful  Father,  deliver  us  not  into 
the  bitter  pains  of  eternal  death. 

Thou  knowest.  Lord,  the  secrets  of  our  hearts; 
shut  not  thy  merciful  ears  to  our  prayers ;  but  spare 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.  151 

US,  Lord  most  lioly,  O  God  most  mighty,  O  holy  and 
merciful  Father,  thou  most  worthy  Judge  eternal, 
sujffer  us  not  at  our  last  hour,  for  any  pains  of  death, 
to  fall  from  thee. 

Then  while  the  Earth  shall  he  cast  upon  the  Body  hy  some 
standing  hy^  the  Minister  shall  say : 

FORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God 
to  take  unto  himself  the  soul  of  our  deceased 
hrotliei\  we  therefore  commit  Ms  body  to  the  ground ; 
earth  to  earth,  ashes  to  ashes,  dust  to  dust ;  looking 
for  the  general  resurrection,  when  the  earth  and  the 
sea  shall  give  up  their  dead,  and  the  corruptible 
bodies  of  those  who  sleep  in  Jesus  shall  be  changed 
and  made  like  unto  his  glorious  body,  according  to 
the  mighty  working  whereby  he  is  able  to  subdue 
all  things  to  himself. 

Then  shall  he  said: 

IHEAKD  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto  me. 
Write ;  From  henceforth  blessed  are  the  dead 
who  die  in  the  Lord  ;  even  so  saith  the  Spirit ;  for 
they  rest  from  their  labors. 

At  the  Burial  of  a  young  Child^  7nay  he  said  instead  of 
the  above: 

IHEAED  the  voice  of  Jesus,  saying.  Suffer  little 
children  to  come  unto  me,  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  lieaven. 

Then  shall  the  Minister  say  any  of  the  following  Prayers^ 
at  his  discretion : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  with  whom  do  live  the  spii-its 
of  those  who  depart  hence  in  the  Lord  ;  and 


152  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

with  whom  the  souls  of  the  faithful,  after  they  are 
delivered  from  the  burthen  of  the  flesh,  are  in  joy 
and  felicity ;  we  give  thee  hearty  thanks  for  the 
good  examples  of  all  those  thy  servants,  who,  having 
finished  their  course  in  faith,  do  now  rest  from  their 
labors.  And  we  beseech  thee,  that  we,  with  all 
those  who  are  departed  in  the  true  faith  of  thy  holy 
name,  may  have  our  perfect  consummation  and  bliss 
in  thy  heavenly  and  everlasting  glory,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

OMEECIFUL  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  resurrection  and  the 
life  ;  in  whom  whosoever  believeth  shall  live,  though 
he  die ;  and  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  him 
shall  not  die  eternally ;  who  also  hath  taught  us  by 
his  holy  apostle,  St.  Paul,  not  to  be  sorry,  as  men 
without  hope,  for  those  who  sleep  in  him ;  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee,  O  Father,  to  raise  us  from  the 
death  of  sin  unto  the  life  of  righteousness  ;  that 
when  we  shall  depart  this  life,  we  may  rest  in  him ; 
and  that  at  the  general  resurrection  in  the  last  day, 
we  may  be  found  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  and 
receive  that  blessing  which  thy  well-beloved  Son 
shall  then  pronounce  to  all  that  love  and  fear  thee, 
saying.  Come,  ye  blessed  children  of  my  Father, 
receive  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the 
beginning  of  the  world.  Grant  this,  we  beseech 
thee,  O  merciful  Father,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Mediator  and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

THE   grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and   the 
love  of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 


PSALMS. 


The  Minister  will  read  the  lines  hegimiing  at  the  left^  and 
the  Feoj>le  will  read  the  others  i7i  response. 


At  the  close  of  each  Beading  of  the  Psalms^  shall  he  re- 
jpeated  the  following  Doxology : 

NOW  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible, 
tlie  only  wise  God, 
Be  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ,  for 
ever  and  ever.     Aineii. 


PSALM  I. 

Blessed  is  the  man 

That  walketh  not  in  the  counsel  of  the  ungodly, 
Nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners. 

Nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 
But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord ; 

And  in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 
And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of 
.     water. 

That  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season ; 
His  leaf  also  shall  not  witlier ; 

And  wiiatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 


154  PSALMS. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so : 

But  are  like  the  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth 
away. 
Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment, 

Nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  right- 
eous. 
For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous : 
But  the  ways  of  the  ungodly  shall  pei'ish. 


PSALM  IV. 

Hear  me  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness : 
Thou  hast  enlarged  me  when  I  was  in  distress ; 
Have  mercy  upon  me,  and  hear  my  prayer. 
O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  turn  my  glory 
into  shame  ? 

How  long  will  ye  love  vanity,  and  seek  after 
falsehood  ? 
But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart  him  that  is 
godly  for  himself: 

The  Lord  will  hear  when  I  call  unto  him. 
Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not : 

Commune  with  your  own  heart  upon  your  bed, 
and  be  still. 
Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness. 

And  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 
There  be   many  that  say.  Who  will  show  us  any 
good  ? 

Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance 
upon  us. 
Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart. 


PSALMS.  155 


More  than  theirs  when  that  their  corn  and  their 
wine  increased. 
I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep : 

For  thou,  Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 


PSALM  V. 

Give  ear  to  my  words,  O  Lord ; 

Consider  my  meditation. 
Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my  King,  and 
my  God : 

For  unto  thee  will  I  pray. 
My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O  Lord ; 
In  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  nnto 
thee,  and  will  look  up. 
For  thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in  wicked- 
ness: 

Neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee. 
The  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight : 
Thou  hatest  all  workers  of  iniquity. 
Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  falsehood: 

The  Lord  will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful 
man. 
But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thy  house  in  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercy : 

And  in  thy  fear  will  I  worship  toward  thy 
holy  temple. 
Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness  because  of 
mine  enemies ; 

Make  thy  way  straight  before  my  face. 
Let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  rejoice : 
Let  them  ever  shout  foi'  joy. 


156  PSALMS. 

Because  tliou  defeudest  tliem: 

Let  them  also  that  love  thy  name  be  joyful  in 
thee. 
For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous ; 

With  favor  wilt  thou  compass  him  as  with  a 
shield. 

PSALM  YIIL 

O  LoED  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all 
the  earth ! 

Who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 
Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou 
ordained  strength, 

That  thou  mightest  still  the    enemy  and  the 
avenger. 
When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy  fingei's, 
The  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou  hast  or- 
dained ; 
What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ? 

And  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 
For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the  angels, 
And  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 
Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works 
of  thy  hands ; 

Thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet : 
All  sheep  and  oxen. 

Yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field  ; 
The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea ; 

And  whatsoever  passeth  through  the  patlis  of 
the  seas. 
O  Lord  our  Governor. 

How  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the  earth  ! 


PSALMS.  157 


PSALM  XV. 


LoED,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  ? 

Who  shall  dwell  in  thy  holy  hill  ? 
He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, 

And  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 
He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue,  nor  doeth 
evil  to  his  neighbor, 

Nor  taketh  up  a  reproach  against  his  neighbor, 
In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  contemned ; 
But  he  honoreth  them  that  fear  the  Lord. 

He  that  sweareth  to  his  own  hurt,  and  changeth 
not. 
He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury. 
Nor  taketh  reward  against  the  innocent. 

He  that  doeth  these  things  shall  never  be  moved, 

PSALM  XVL 

Peeserve  me,  O  God : 

For  in  thee  do  I  put  my  trust. 
O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art 
my  Lord : 

My  goodness  is  nothing  without  thee ; 
But  in  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth, 

And  in  the  excellent,  in  them  is  all  my  delight. 
Their  sorrows  shall  be  multiplied  that  hasten  after 

another  god : 
Their  drink  offerings  of  blood  will  I  not  offer. 

Nor  take  up  their  names  into  my  lips. 
The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and  of 
my  cup : 


158  PSALMS. 

Thou  maintainest  my  lot. 
The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places ; 

Yea,  I  have  a  goodly  heritage. 
I  will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  me  counsel : 

My  reins  also  instruct  me  in  the  night  seasons. 
I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me : 

Because  he  is  at  my  right  hand,  I  shall  not  be 
moved. 
Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth  ; 

My  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 
For  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ; 

Neither  wilt  thou  suffer  thine  Holy  One  to  see 
corruption. 
Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life : 
In  thy  presence  is  fulness  of  joy ; 

At  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for  ever- 
more. 


PSALM  XVIIL 

I  WILL  love  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength. 

The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress,  and  my 
deliverer ; 
My  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I  will  trust ; 

My  buckler,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation,  and 
my  high  tower. 
I  will   call  upon  the  Lord,  who  is  worthy  to   \h 
praised : 

So  shall  I  be  saved  from  mine  enemies. 
The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me. 

And  the  floods  of  ungodly  men  made  me  afraid. 
The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me  about : 


PSALMS.  159 

The  snares  of  death  prevented  me. 
In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord, 

And  cried  unto  my  God : 
He  heard  ray  voice  out  of  his  temple, 

And  my  cry  came  before  him,  even  into  his 
ears. 
Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled ; 
The  foundations  also  of  the  hills  moved 

And  were  shaken,  because  he  was  wroth. 
There  went  up  a  smoke  out  of  his  nostrils, 
And  fire  out  of  his  mouth  devoured : 

Coals  were  kindled  by  it. 
He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down : 

And  darkness  was  under  his  feet. 
And  he  rode  upon  a  cherub,  and  did  fly ; 

Yea,  he  did  fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 
He  made  daikness  his  secret  place ; 
His  pavilion  round  about  him 

Were  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds  of  the  skies. 
With  the  merciful  thou  wilt  show  thyself  merciful ; 

With  an  upright  man  thou  wilt  show  thyself 
upright ; 
With  the  pure  thou  wilt  show  thyself  pure ; 

And  with  the  froward  thou  wilt  show  thyself 
froward. 
For  thou  wilt  save  the  afllicted  people ; 

But  wilt  bring  down  high  looks. 
For  thou  wilt  light  my  candle : 

The  Loi'd  my  God  will  enlighten  my  darkness. 
For  by  thee  I  have  run  through  a  troop : 

And  by  my  God  have  I  leaped  over  a  wall. 
As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect : 
The  word  of  the  Lord  is  tried : 


160  PSALMS. 

He  is  a  buckler  to  all  those  that  trust  in  him. 
For  who  is  God  save  the  Lord  ? 

Or  who  is  a  rock  save  our  God  ? 
It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength, 

And  maketh  my  way  perfect. 
Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield  of  thy  salvation  : 
And  thy  right  hand  hath  holden  me  up, 

And  thy  gentleness  hath  made  me  great. 
Thou  hast  enlarged  my  steps  under  me, 

That  my  feet  did  not  slip. 
The  Lord  liveth ;  and  blessed  be  my  rock ; 

And  let  the  God  of  my  salvation  be  exalted. 
It  is  God  that  avengeth  me, 

And  subdueth  the  people  under  me. 
He  delivereth  me  from  mine  enemies : 
Yea,  thou  liftest  me  up  above  those  that  rise  up 
against  me : 

Thou  hast  delivered  me  from  the  violent  man. 
Therefore  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
among  the  heathen. 

And  sing  jDraises  unto  thy  name. 


PSALM  XIX. 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ; 

And  the  firmament  showeth  his  handy  work. 
Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech. 

And  night  unto  night  showeth  knowledge. 
There  is  no  speech  nor  language. 

And  their  voice  is  not  heard. 
Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth. 

And  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 


PSALMS.  161 

In  them  hatli  lie  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun, 
"Which  is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  chamber, 

And  rejoiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a  race. 
His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven. 
And  his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it : 

And  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul : 

The  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise 

the  simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the 

heart : 

The  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlight- 
ening the  eyes. 
The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  forever : 

The  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  right- 
eous altogether: 
More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold : 

Sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honeycomb. 
Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned : 

And  in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 
Who  can  understand  his  errors  ? 

Cleanse  thou  me  from  secret  faults. 
Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins ; 
Let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me :  then  shall  I 
be  upright. 

And  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  trans- 
gression. 
Let  the  words  of  my  mouth. 

And  the  meditation  of  my  heart. 
Be  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

O  Lord,  my  strength  and  my  redeemer. 


162  PSALMS. 


PSALM  XXII 


My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  rae  ? 

Why  art  thou  so  far  from  helping  me,  and  from 
the  words  of  my  complaining  ? 

0  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  daytime,  but  thou  hearest 
not; 

And  in  the  night  season,  and  am  not  silent. 
But  thou  art  holy, 

O  thou  that  inhabitest  the  praises  of  Israel. 
Our  fathers  trusted  in  thee : 

They  trusted,  and  thou  didst  deliver  them. 
They  cried  unto  thee,  and  were  delivered : 

They  trusted  in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 
But  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man ; 

A  reproach  of  men,  and  despised  of  the  people. 
All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn ; 

They  shoot  out  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head, 
saying. 
He  trusted  on  the  Lord  that  he  would  deliver  him : 

Let  him  deliver  him,  seeing  he  delighted  in  him. 
The  assembly  of  the  wicked  have  inclosed  me : 

They  pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet. 

1  may  tell  all  my  bones : 

They  look  and  stare  upon  me. 
They  part  my  garments  among  them, 

And  cast  l^ts  upon  my  vesture. 
But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord : 

O  my  strength,  haste  thee  to  help  me. 
Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword ; 

My  darling  from  the  power  of  the  dog. 
Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth  : 


PSALMS,  163 

For  thou  hast  heard  me  from  tlie  lionis  of  the 
unicoi'ns. 
I  will  declare  thy  name  unto  my  brethren : 

In  the  midst  of  the  congregation  will  I  ])i*aise 
thee. 
Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  praise  him ; 
All  ye  the  seed  of  Jacob,  glorify  him ; 

And  fear  him,  all  ye  the  seed  of  Israel. 
For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  affliction 

of  the  afflicted ; 
Neither  hath  he  hid  his  face  from  him ; 

Bat  when  he  cried  unto  him,  he  heard. 
My  praise  shall  be  of  thee  in  the  great  congregation : 
I  will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  liim. 
The  meek  shall  eat  and  be  satisfied : 
They  shall  praise  the  Lord  that  seek  liim : 

Your  heart  shall  live  forever. 
All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord : 

And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall  wor- 
ship before  thee. 
For  the  kino^dom  is  the  Lord's : 

And  he  is  the  c^overnor  amonir  the  nations. 
A  seed  shall  serve  him ; 

It  shall  be  accounted  to  the  Lord  for  a  genera- 
tion. 
They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  his  righteousness 
Unto  a  people  that  shall  be  born  that  he  hath 
done  this. 


161  PSALMS. 


PSALM  XXIII. 


The  Lord  is  my  shepherd ; 

I  shall  not  want. 
He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures: 

He  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 
He  restoreth  my  soul, 

He  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of  righteousness  for 
his  name's  sake. 
Yea,   though    I  walk   through    the   valley   of  the 

shadow  of  death, 
I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  thou  art  with  me ; 

Thy  rod  and  thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 
Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 
mine  enemies : 

Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil ;  my  cup  run- 
neth over. 
Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life : 

And  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for 
ever. 

PSALM  XXIV. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof; 

The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 
For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas. 

And  established  it  upon  the  floods. 
Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ? 

Or  who  shall  stand  in  his  holy  place? 
He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ; 

Who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity, 
nor  sworn  deceitfully. 


PSALMS.  165 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord, 

And   righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  sal- 
vation. 
This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him, 

That  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 
Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ; 
And  be  ye  lifted  up,  ye  everlasting  doors ; 

And  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 
Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 
The  Lord  strong  and  mighty. 

The  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 
Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ; 
Even  lift  them  up,  ye  everlasting  doors : 

And  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 
Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 
The  Lord  of  hosts. 

He  is  the  King  of  glory. 


PSALM  XXV. 

U:n^to  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

O  my  God,  I  trust  in  thee:  let  me  not  be  ashamed, 

Let  not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 
Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  thee  be  ashamed : 

Let  them  be  ashamed  which  transgress  without 
cause. 
Show  me  thy  ways,  O  Lord  ; 

Teach  me  thy  paths. 
Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me : 
For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  salvation ; 

On  thee  do  I  wait  all  the  day. 
Remember,  O  Lord,  thy  tender    mercies  and  thy 
loving-kindnesses ; 


166  PSALMS. 

For  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 
Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  trans- 
gressions : 
According  to  thy  mercy  remember  thou  me, 

For  thy  goodness'  sake,  O  Lord. 
Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord : 

Therefore  will  he  teach  sinners  in  the  way. 
The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment: 

And  the  meek  will  he  teach  his  way. 
All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth 

Unto  such  as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  testi- 
monies. 
For  thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord, 

Pardon  mine  iniquity ;  for  it  is  great. 
What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord  ? 

Him  shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall 
choose. 
His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease ; 

And  his  seed  shall  inherit  the  earth. 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  him ; 

And  he  will  show  them  his  covenant. 
Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord ; 

For  he  shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 
Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ; 

For  I  am  desolate  and  afflicted. 
The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged : 

O  bring  thou  me  out  of  my  distresses. 
Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain ; 

And  forgive  all  my  sins. 
Consider  mine  enemies ;  for  they  are  many ; 

And  they  hate  me  with  cruel  hatred. 
O  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me : 

Let  me  not  be  ashamed ;  for  I  put  my  trust  in  thee. 


PSALMS.  16' 

Let  integrity  and  upriglitness  preserve  me ; 

For  I  wait  on  thee. 
Redeem  Israel,  O  God, 

Out  of  all  his  troubles. 


PSALM  xxvn. 

The  Lord  is  my  light   and  my  salvation ;    whom 
shall  I  fear  ? 

The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life ;  of  whom 
shall  I  be  afraid  ? 
Though  an  host  should  encamp  against  me. 

My  heart  shall  not  fear : 
Though  war  should  rise  against  me, 

In  this  will  I  be  confident. 
One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I 
seek  after ; 

That  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all 
the  days  of  my  life. 
To  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord, 
And  to  inquire  in  his  temple. 
For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his 

pavilion : 
In  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he  hide  me ; 

He  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 
Therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  tabernacle  sacrifices  of 

joy; 

I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises  unto  the 
Lord. 
Hear,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice : 

Have  mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 
When  thou  saidst,  seek  ye  my  face ; 


168  PSALMS. 

My  heart  said  unto  thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will 
I  seek. 
Hide  not  thy  face  far  from  me ; 

Put  not  thy  servant  away  in  anger ; 
Thou  hast  been  my  help ; 

Leave  me  not,  neither  forsake  me,  O  God  of 
my  salvation. 
When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me. 

Then  the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 
I  had  fainted,  unless  I  had  believed  to  see  the  good- 
ness of  the  Lord. 

In  the  land  of  the  living. 
Wait  on  the  Lord : 

Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  thine 
heart : 

Wait,  I  say,  on  the  Lord. 

PSALM  XXIX. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty, 

Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 
Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name ; 

Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters : 
The  God  of  glory  thundereth  : 

The  Lord  is  upon  many  waters. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful ; 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  full  of  majesty. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars ; 

Yes,  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 
He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a  calf; 

Lebanon  and  Sirion  like  a  young  unicorn. 
The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of  fire. 


PSALMS.  169 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness ; 

The  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness  of  Kadesh. 
The  Lord  sitteth  upon  the  flood ; 

Yea,  the  Lord  sitteth  King  for  ever. 
The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his  people ; 

The  Lord  ^vill  bless  his  people  with  peace. 


PSALM  XXX. 

I  WILL  extol  thee,  O  Lord;  for  thou  hast  lifted 
me  up, 

And  hast  not  made  my  foes  to  rejoice  over  me. 
O  Lord  my  God, 

I  cried  unto  thee,  and  thou  hast  healed  me. 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  brought  u]3  my  soul  from  the 
grave : 

Thou  hast  kept  me  alive,  that  I  should  not  go 
down  to  the  pit ; 
Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  his, 

And  give  thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his 
holiness. 
For  his  anger  endureth  but  a  moment ;  in  his  favor 
is  life : 

Weeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  but  joy  cometh 
in  the  morninsr. 
And  in  my  prosperity  I  said, 
I  shall  never  be  moved. 
Lord,  by  thy  favor  thou  hast  made  my  mountain 
to  stand  strong : 

Thou  didst  hide  thy  face,  and  I  was  troubled. 

1  cried  to  thee,  O  Lord ; 

And  unto  the  Lord  I  made  supplication. 


170  PSALMS. 

What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I  go  down 
to  the  pit  ? 

Shall  the  dust  praise  thee  ?  shall  it  declare  thy 
truth  ? 
Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me : 

Lord,  be  thou  my  helper. 
Thou  hast  turned  for  me  my  mourning  into  dancing : 
Thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me 
with  gladness ; 
To  the  end  that  my  glory  may  sing  praise  to  thee, 
and  not  be  silent. 

O  Lord  my  God,  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee 
for  ever. 

PSALM  XXXL 

Ii^  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust ; 
Let  me  never  be  ashamed : 

Deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness. 
Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me ;  deliver  me  speedily : 
Be  thou  my  strong  rock. 

For  an  house  of  defence  to  save  me. 
For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress ; 

Therefore  for  thy  name's  sake  lead  me,  and 
guide  me. 
Pull  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid  privily 
for  me : 

For  thou  art  my  strength. 
Into  thine  hand  I  commit  my  spirit : 

Thou  hast  redeemed  me,  O  Lord  God  of  truth, 
I  have  hated  them  that  regard  lying  vanities : 

But  I  trust  in  the  Lord. 
I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy: 


PSALMS.  171 

For  thou  hast  considered  my  trouble ; 

Thou  hast  known  my  soul  in  advei'sities ; 
Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid 
up  for  them  that  fear  thee ; 

Which  thou  hast  wrought  for  them  that  trust 
in  thee  before  the  sons  of  men  ! 
Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy  presence 
from  the  pride  of  man  : 

Thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  a  pavilion 
from  the  strife  of  tongues. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord : 

For  he  hath  showed  me  his  marvellous  kind- 
ness in  a  strong  city. 
For  I  said  in  my  haste, 

I  am  cut  off  from  before  thine  eyes : 
Nevertheless  thou  heardest  the  voice  of  my  suppli- 
cations 

When  I  cried  unto  thee. 
O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints: 
For  the  Lord  preserveth  the  faithful. 

And  plentifully  rewardeth  the  proud-doer. 
Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  your 
heart. 

All  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 


PSALM  XXXIII. 

Eejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous : 

For  praise  is  comely  for  the  upright. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp : 

Sing  unto  him  with  the  psaltery  and  an  instru- 
ment of  ten  strings. 


172  PSALMS. 

Sing  unto  hira  a  new  song : 

Play  skilfully  with  a  loud  noise. 
For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right ; 

And  all  his  works  are  done  in  truth. 
He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment. 

The  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 
By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made ; 
And  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his 
mouth. 
He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  an 
heap : 
He  layeth  up  the  depth  in  storehouses. 
Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord : 

Let  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  world  stand  in 
awe  of  him. 
For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done ; 

He  commanded,  and  it  stood  fast. 
The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
naught : 

He  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of  none 
effect. 
The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever. 

The  thoughts  of  his  heart  to  all  generations. 
Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord ; 

And  the  people  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his 
own  inheritance. 
The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven ; 

He  beholdeth  all  the  sons  of  men. 
From  the  place  of  his  habitation  he  looketh 

Upon  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 
He  fashioneth  their  hearts  alike ; 

He  considereth  all  their  works. 
There  is  no  king  saved  by  the  multitude  of  an  host : 


PSALMS.  173 

A   mighty  man    is    not   delivered   by   much 
strength. 
An  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety : 

Neither   shall   he    deliver   any   by   his    great 
streno^th. 
Behold  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
him, 

Upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy ; 
To  deliver  their  soul  from  death, 

And  to  keep  them  alive  in  famine. 
Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord : 

He  is  our  help  and  our  shield. 
For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him, 

Because  we  have  trusted  in  his  holy  name. 
Let  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us, 

According  as  we  hope  in  thee. 

PSALM  XXXIV. 

I  WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times : 

His  praise  shall  continually  be  in  my  mouth. 
My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord : 

The  humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me. 

And  let  us  exalt  his  name  together. 

1  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me. 

And  delivered  me  from  all  my  fears. 
They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  lightened : 

And  their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 
This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him, 

And  saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them 
that  fear  liim. 


174  PSALMS. 

And  delivereth  them. 
O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good : 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 
O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints : 

For  there  is  no  want  to  them  that  fear  him. 
The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger : 

But  they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any 
good  thing. 
Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me : 

I  will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 
What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life, 

And  lovetli  many  days,  that  he  may  see  good  ? 
Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil. 

And  thy  lips  from  speaking  guile. 
Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good ; 

Seek  peace,  and  pursue  it. 
The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous, 

And  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 
The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil, 

To  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the 
earth. 
The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth, 

And  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart ; 

And  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 
Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous : 

But  the  Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 
He  keepeth  all  his  bones : 

Not  one  of  them  is  broken. 
Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked : 

And  they  that  hate  the  righteous  shall  be  des- 
olate. 


PSALMS.  175 

The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants : 

And  none  of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be 
desolate. 

PSALM  XXXVI. 

The  ti-ansgression  of  the  wicked  saith  within  my 
heart, 

That  there  is  no  fear  of  God  before  his  eyes. 
For  he  flattereth  himself  in  his  own  eyes, 

Until  his  iniquity  be  found  to  be  hateful. 
The  words  of  his  mouth  are  iniquity  and  deceit : 

He  hath  left  off  to  be  wise,  and  to  do  good. 
He  deviseth  mischief  upon  his  bed  : 
He  setteth  himself  in  a  way  that  is  not  good ; 

He  abhorreth  not  evil. 
Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens ; 

And  thy  faithfulness  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 
Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains ; 

Thy  judgments  are  a  great  deep: 
O  Lord,  thou  preservest  man  and  beast. 
How  excellent  is  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God ! 

Therefore  the  children  of  men  put  their  trust 
under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 
They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fatness 
of  thy  house : 

And  thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the  river 
of  thy  pleasures. 
For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life : 

In  thy  light  shall  we  see  light. 
O  continue  thy  loving-kindness  unto  them  that  know 
thee ; 

And  thy  righteousness  to  the  upi-ight  in  heart. 


176  PSALMS. 

Let  not  the  foot  of  j)ricle  come  against  me ; 

And  let  not  the  band  of  the  wicked  remove  me. 
There  are  the  workers  of  iniquity  fallen : 

They  are  cast  down,  and  shall  not  be  able  to  I'ise. 

PSALM  XXXVII. 

Feet  not  thyself  becanse  of  evil-doers, 

Neither  be  thou  envious  against  the  workers  of 
iniquity. 
For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass, 

And  wither  as  the  green  herb. 
Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good ; 

So  shalt  thou  dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou 
shalt  be  fed. 
Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord  ; 

And  he  shall  give  thee  the  desires  of  thine 
heart. 
Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord : 

Trust  also  in  him  ;  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 
And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteousness  as  the 
light, 

And  thy  judgment  as  the  noonday. 
Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him : 
Fret  not  thyself  because  of  him  who  prospereth  in 
his  way. 

Because  of  the  man  who  bringeth  wicked  de- 
vices to  pass. 
Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath : 

Fret  not  thyself  in  any  Avise  to  do  evil. 
For  evil-doers  shall  be  cut  off: 

But  those  that  wait  upon  the  Lord,  they  shall 
inherit  the  earth. 


PSALMS.  177 

For  yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked  shall  not  be : 

Yea,  thou  shalt  diligently  consider  his  place, 
and  it  shall  not  be : 
But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth  ; 

And  shall  delis^ht  themselves  in  the  abundance 
of  peace. 
The  wicked  plotteth  against  the  just. 

And  gnasheth  upon  him  with  his  teeth. 
The  Lord  shall  laugh  at  him : 

For  he  seeth  that  his  day  is  coming. 
The  wicked  have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have 

bent  their  bow. 
To  cast  down  the  poor  and  needy. 

And  to  slay  such  as  be  of  upright  conversation. 
Their  sword  shall  enter  into  their  own  heart. 

And  their  bows  shall  be  broken. 
A  little  that  the  righteous  man  hath  is  better 

Than  the  riches  of  many  wicked. 
For  the  arms  of  the  wicked  shall  be  broken : 

But  the  Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous. 
The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  the  upright : 

And  their  inheritance  shall  be  for  ever. 
They  shall  not  be  ashamed  in  the  evil  time : 

And  in  the  days  of  famine  they  shall  be  satisfied. 
The  steps  of  a  good  man  are  ordered  by  the  Lord : 

And  he  delighteth  in  his  way. 
Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  utterly  cast  down : 

For  the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 
T  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old ; 
Yet  have  I  not  seen  the  righteous  forsaken. 

Nor  his  seed  beofmnc:  bread. 
He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth ; 

And  his  seed  is  blessed. 


178  PSALMS. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good : 

And  dwell  for  evermore. 
For  the  Lord  loveth  judgment, 

And  forsaketh  not  his  saints; 
They  are  preserved  for  ever : 

But  the  seed  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 
The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land, 

And  dwell  therein  for  ever. 
The  mouth  of  the  righteous  speaketh  wisdom, 

And  his  tongue  talketh  of  judgment. 
The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart ; 

None  of  his  steps  shall  slide. 
The  wicked  w^atcheth  the  righteous, 

And  seeketh  to  slay  him. 
The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand, 

Nor  condemn  him  when  he  is  judged. 
Wait  on  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way, 
And  he  shall  exalt  thee  to  inherit  the  land : 

When  the  wicked  are  cut  off,  thou  shalt  see  it. 
I  have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power, 

And  spreading  himself  like  a  green  bay-tree. 
Yet  he  passed  away,  and,  lo,  he  was  not : 

Yea,  I  sought  him,  but  he  could  not  be  found. 
Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright : 

For  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 
But  the  transgressors  shall  be  destroyed  together: 

The  end  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 
But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of  the  Lord  : 

He  is  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 
And  the  Lord  shall  help  them,  and  deliver  them : 
He  shall  deliver  them  from  the  wicked,  and  save 
them. 

Because  they  trust  in  him. 


PSALMS.  179 

PSALM  XXXIX. 

I  SAID,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways, 

That  I  sin  not  with  my  tongue : 
I  will  keep  my  mouth  with  a  bridle. 

While  the  wicked  is  before  me. 
I  was  dumb  with  silence,  I  held  my  peace,  even 
from  good ; 

And  my  sorrow  was  stirred. 
My  heart  was  hot  within  me, 
While  I  was  musing  the  fire  burned : 

Then  spake  I  with  my  tongue. 
Lord,  make  me  to  know  mine  end. 
And  the  measure  of  my  days,  what  it  is ; 

That  I  may  know  how  frail  I  am. 
Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  an  handbreadth; 
And  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee : 

Verily  every  man  at  his  best  state  is  altogether 
vanity. 
Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show: 
Surely  they  are  disquieted  in  vain : 

He  heapeth  up  riches,  and  knoweth  not  who 
shall  gather  them. 
And  now,  Lord,  what  wait  I  for  ? 

My  hope  is  in  thee. 
Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions : 

Make  me  not  the  reproach  of  the  foolish. 
I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth  • 

Because  thou  didst  it. 
Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me : 

I  am  consumed  by  the  blow  of  thine  hand. 
When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for  in- 
iquity. 


180  PSALMS. 

Thou  makest  bis  beauty  to  consume  away  like  a  moth 

Surely  every  man  is  vanity. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord, 
And  give  ear  unto  my  cry ; 

Hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears : 
For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee, 

And  a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 
O  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength, 

Before  I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more. 


PSALM  XL. 

I  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord ; 

And  he  inclined  unto  me,  and  heard  my  cry. 
He  brought  me  up  also  out  of  an  horrible  pit,  out 
of  the  miry  clay. 

And  set  my  feet  upon  a  rock,  and  established 
my  goings. 
And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth, 

Even  praise  unto  our  God : 
Many  shall  see  it,  and  fear. 

And  shall  trust  in  the  Lord. 
Blessed  is  that  man 
That  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust. 

And  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such  as  turn 
aside  to  lies. 
Many,  O  Lord  my  God,  are  thy  wonderful  works 
which  thou  hast  done. 

And  thy  thoughts  which  are  to  us- ward : 
They  cannot  be  reckoned  up  in  order  unto  thee : 
If  1  would  declare  and  speak  of  them,  they  are 
moi'e  than  can  be  numbered. 


PSALMS.  181 

Sacrifice  and  offering  thou  didst  not  desire ; 
Mine  ears  hast  thou  opened : 

Burnt-offering  and   sin-offering   hast  thou  not 
required. 
Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come : 

In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me. 
I  delight  to  do  thy  will,  O  my  God : 

Yea,  thy  law  is  within  my  heart. 
I  have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great  congre- 
gation : 
Lo,  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips, 

0  Lord,  thou  knowest. 

I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my  heart ; 
I  have  declared  thy  faithfulness  and  thy  salvation : 

1  have  not  concealed  thy  loving-kindness  and 
thy  truth  from  the  great  congregation. 

Withhold  not  thou  thy  tender  mercies  from  me,  O 
Lord : 

Let  thy  loving-kindness  and  thy  truth  continu- 
ally preserve  me. 
For  innumerable  evils  have  compassed  me  about : 
Mine  iniquities  have  taken  hold  upon  me,  so 
that  I  am  not  able  to  look  up ; 
They  are  more  than  the  hairs  of  mine  head : 

Therefore  my  heart  faileth  me. 
Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  deliver  me : 

O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 
Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
thee: 

Let  such  as.  love  thy  salvation  say  continually, 
Lord  be  magnified. 
But  I  am  poor  and  needy ;  yet  the  Lord  thinketh 
upon  me : 


182  PSALMS. 

Thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer ; 
Make  no  tariying,  O  my  God. 

PSALM  XLIL 

As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water-brooks, 

So  panteth  my  soul  after  thee,  O  God. 
My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God : 

When  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God ! 
My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night. 

While  they  continually  say  unto  me.  Where  is 
thy  God  ? 
When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  out  my  soul 
in  me : 

For  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude, 
I  went  with  them  to  the  house  of  God, 

With  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with  a  multi- 
tude that  kept  holy  day. 
Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ? 

And  why  art  thou  disquieted  in  me  ? 
Hope  thou  in  God :  for  I  shall  yet  praise  him 

For  his  presence  is  salvation. 

0  my  God,  my  soul  is  cast  down  within  me : 

Therefore  will  I  remember  thee. 
Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  thy  water- 
spouts ; 

All  thy  waves  and  thy  billows  are  gone  over  me. 
Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  loving-kindness  in 

the  daytime. 
And  in  the  night  his  song  shall  be  with  me, 
And  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

1  will  say  unto  God  my  rock.  Why  hast  thou  for- 

gotten me  ? 


PSALMS.  183 

Why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppression 
of  the  enemy  ? 
As  with  a  sword  in  my  bones,  mine   enemies  re- 
proach me ; 
While  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  thy 
God? 
Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ? 

And  why  art  thou  disquieted  within  me  ? 
Hope  thou  in  God :  for  I  shall  yet  praise  him. 

Who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and  my 
God. 

PSALM  XL VI. 

God  is  our  refuge  and  strength, 

A  very  present  help  in  trouble. 
Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  thouo:h   the  earth  be 
removed, 

And  thouofh  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea ; 
Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled. 
Though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling 
thereof 
There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make  glad 
the  city  of  God, 

The  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the  Most 
High. 
God  is  in  the  midst  of  her;  she  shall  not  be  moved  ; 

God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 
The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved : 

He  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  ; 

The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuse. 


184:  PSALMS. 

Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord, 

What  desoLations  he  hath  made  in  the  earth. 
He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the  earth 
He  breaketh  the  bow,  and  eutteth  the  spear  m  sunder : 

He  burneth  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 
Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God : 

I  will  be  exalted  among  the  heathen, 
I  will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ; 

The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 

PSALM  XLVn. 

O  CLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  people ; 

Shout  unto  God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 
For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible ; 

He  is  a  great  King  over  all  the  earth. 
He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us, 

And  the  nations  under  our  feet. 
He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us. 

The  excellency  of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 
God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout. 

The  Lord  with  the  sound  of  a  trumpet. 
Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises : 

Sing  praises  unto  our  King,  sing  praises. 
For  God  is  the  Kins:  of  all  the  earth : 

Sing  ye  praises  with  understanding. 
God  reigneth  over  the  heathen : 

God  sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  his  holiness. 
The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together, 

Even  the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham  : 
For  the  shields  of  the  earth  belono^  unto  God : 

He  is  greatly  exalted. 


PSALMS.  18; 


PSALM  XLYIII. 


Geeat  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised 

In  the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  liis 
holiness. 
Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth, 

Is  mount  Zion,  on  the  sides  of  the  north, 
The  city  of  the  great  King. 

God  is  known  in  her  palaces  for  a  refuge. 
As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen 
In  the  city  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  our 
God : 

God  will  establish  it  for  ever. 
We  have  thought  of  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God, 

In  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 
According  to  thy  name,  O  God, 
So  is  thy  praise  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth ; 

Thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 
Let  mount  Zion  rejoice, 
Let  the  daughters  of  Judah  be  glad, 

Because  of  thy  judgments. 
Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her : 

Tell  the  towers  thereof. 
Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks, 
Consider  her  palaces ; 

That  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following : 
For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever : 

He  will  be  our  guide  even  unto  death. 


186  PSALMS. 


PSALM  XLIX. 


Hear  this,  all  ye  people  ; 

Give  ear,  all  ye  inhabitants  of  the  world : 
Both  low  and  high, 

Rich  and  poor,  together. 
My  mouth  shall  speak  of  wisdom ; 

And  the  meditation  of  my  heart  shall  be  of 
understanding. 
I  will  incline  mine  ear  to  a  parable : 

I  will  open  my  dark  saying  upon  the  harp. 
Wherefore  should  I  fear  in  the  days  of  evil, 

When  the  iniquity  of  my  heels  shall  compass 
me  about  ? 
They  that  trust  in  their  wealth. 

And  boast  themselves  in  the  multitude  of  their 
riches ; 
None  of  them  can  by  any  means  redeem  his  brother, 

Nor  give  to  God  a  ransom  for  him : 
(For  the  redemption  of  their  soul  is  precious, 

And  it  ceaseth  forever :) 
That  he  should  still  live  forever, 

And  not  see  coi-ruption : 
For  he  seeth  that  wise  men  die. 
Likewise  the  fool  and  the  brutish  person  perish, 

And  leave  their  wealth  to  others. 
Their  inward  thought  is,  that  their  houses  shall  con- 
tinue for  ever. 
And  their  dwelling-places  to  all  generations; 

They  call  their  lands  after  their  own  names. 
Nevertheless  man  being  in  honor  al  )ideth  not : 

He  is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 


PSALMS.  187 

This  their  way  is  their  folly : 

Yet  their  posterity  approve  their  sayings ; 
Like  sheep  they  are  laid  in  the  grave ; 

Death  shall  feed  on  them ; 
And  the  upright  shall  have  dominion  over  them  in 
the  morning ; 

And  their  beauty  shall  consume  in  the  grave 
from  their  dwelling. 
But  God  will  redeem  my  soul  from  the  power  of 
the  grave : 

For  he  shall  receive  me. 
Be  not  thou  afraid  when  one  is  made  rich, 

When  the  glory  of  his  house  is  increased ; 
For  when  he  dieth  he  shall  carry  nothing  away : 

His  glory  shall  not  descend  after  him. 
Thouo^h  while  he  lived  he  blessed  his  soul : 

And  men  will  praise  thee,  when  thou    doest 
well  to  thyself 
He  shall  go  to  the  generation  of  his  fathers  ; 

They  shall  never  see  light. 
Man  that  is  in  honor,  and  understandeth  not, 

Is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 

PSALM  L. 

The  mighty  God,  even  the  Lord,  hath  spoken. 
And  called  the  earth 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
thereof 
Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty, 

God  hath  shined. 
Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep  silence : 
A  fire  shall  devour  befoi'e  him. 


188  PSALMS. 

And  it  shall  be  very  tempestuous  round  about 
him. 
He  shall  call  to  the  heavens  from  above, 

And  to  the  earth,  that  he  may  judge  his  people. 
Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me ; 

Those  that  have  made  a  covenant  with  me  by 
sacrifice. 
And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  righteousness : 

For  Grod  is  judge  himself. 
Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I  will  speak ; 

0  Israel,  and  I  will  testify  against  thee : 

I  am  God,  even  thy  God. 

1  will  not  reprove  thee  for  thy  sacrifices. 

Or  thy  burnt  offerings,  to  have  been  contin- 
ually before  me. 
I  will  take  no  bullock  out  of  thy  house, 

Nor  he-goats  out  of  thy  folds. 
For  every  beast  of  the  forest  is  mine. 

And  the  cattle  upon  a  thousand  hills. 
I  know  all  the  fowls  of  the  mountains : 

And  the  wild  beasts  of  the  field  are  mine. 
If  I  were  hungry,  I  would  not  tell  thee : 

For  the  world  is  mine,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 
Will  I  eat  the  flesh  of  bulls. 

Or  drink  the  blood  of  goats  ? 
Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving ; 

And  pay  thy  vows  unto  the  Most  High ; 
And  call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble : 

I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  me. 
Whoso  offereth  praise  glorifieth  me  : 
And  to  him  that  ordereth  his  conversation  aright 

Will  I  show  the  salvation  of  God. 


PSALMS.  189 


PSALM  LI. 


Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy  lov- 
in£:-kindness : 

According  unto  the  multitude  of  thy  tender 
mercies,  blot  out  my  transgressions. 
Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity, 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 
For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions : 

And  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 
Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned, 

And  done  this  evil  in  thy  sight : 
That  thou  mightest  be  justified  when  thou  speakest, 

And  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 
Behold  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity ; 

And  in  sin  did  my  mother  conceive  me. 
Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts : 

And  in  the  hidden  part  thou  shalt  make  me  to 
know  wisdom. 
Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean : 

Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  tlian  snow. 
Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness ; 

That  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may 
rejoice. 
Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins. 

And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 
Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God ; 

And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 
Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ; 

And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 
Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation  ; 

And  uphold  me  with  th}^  free  Spirit. 


190  PSALMS. 

Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways ; 

And  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 
Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O  God, 
Thou  God  of  my  salvation  : 

And  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  right- 
eousness. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips ; 

And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 
For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice  ;  else  would  I  give  it : 

Thou  delightest  not  in  burnt-offering. 
The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit : 

A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou 
wilt  not  despise. 

PSALM  LVIL 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto  me : 

For  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee : 
Yea,  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  make  my 
refuge. 

Until  these  calamities  be  overpast. 

1  will  cry  unto  God  Most  High ; 

Unto  God  that  performeth.  all  things  for  me. 
He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me 
From  the  reproach  of  him  that  would  swallow  me  up. 

God  shall  send  forth  his  mercy  and  his  truth. 
Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens ; 

Let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 
My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed : 

I  will  sing  and  give  praise. 
Awake  up,  my  glory;  awake,  psaltery  and  harp: 

I  myself  will  awake  early. 
I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  people: 


PSALMS.  191 

I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 
For  thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens, 

And  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 
Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens: 

Let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

PSALM  LXIL 

Teuly  my  soul  waiteth  upon  God : 

From  him  cometh  my  salvation. 
He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation ; 

He   is   my  defence ;    I   shall   not  be   greatly 
moved. 
My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God  ;  ^ 

For  my  expectation  is  from  him. 
He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation  : 

He  is  my  defence ;  I  shall  not  be  moved. 
In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory; 

The  rock  of  my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in 
God. 
Trust  in  him  at  all  times ;  ye  people. 
Pour  out  your  heart  before  him : 

God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 
Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men  of 

high  degree  are  a  lie : 
To  be  laid  in  the  balance. 

They  are  altogether  lighter  than  vanity. 
Trust  not  in  oppression, 
And  become  not  vain  in  robbery : 

If  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon  them. 
God  hath  spoken  once  ; 
Twice  have  I  heard  this ; 

That  power  belongeth  unto  God. 


192  PSALMS. 

Also  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  belongeth  mercy : 

For  thou  renderest  to  every  man  according  to 
his  work. 

PSALM  LXIII. 

O  God,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will  I  seek  thee : 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  thee, 
My  flesh  longeth  for  thee. 

In  a  dry  and  thirsty  land,  where  no  water  is ; 
To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glory. 

So  as  I  have  seen  thee  in  the  sanctuary. 
Because  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  life ; 

My  lips  shall  praise  thee. 
Thus  will  I  bless  thee  while  I  live : 

I  will  lift  up  my  hands  in  thy  name. 
My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and  fatness ; 

And  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee  with  joyful  lips : 
When  I  remember  thee  ujDon  my  bed, 

And  meditate  on  thee  in  the  night  watches. 
Because  thou  hast  been  my  help. 

Therefore  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  re- 
joice. 
My  soul  followeth  hard  after  thee : 

Thy  right  hand  upholdeth  me. 

PSALM  LXy. 

Praise  waiteth  for  thee,  O  God,  in  Sion : 

And  unto  thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

O  thou  that  hearest  prayer. 

Unto  thee  shall  all  fiesh  come. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me : 


PSALMS.  193 

As  for  our  transgressions,  thou  sbalt  purge  tliem 
away. 
Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  caus- 
est  to  approach  unto  thee, 

That  he  may  dwell  in  thy  courts: 
We  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house, 

Even  of  thy  holy  temple. 
By  terrible  things  in   righteousness  wilt  thou  an- 
swer us, 

O  God  of  our  salvation ; 
Who  art  the  confidence  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

And  of  them  that  are  afar  ofi:'  upon  the  sea : 
Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains ; 

Being  girded  with  power : 
Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas,  the  noise  of 
their  waves, 

And  the  tumult  of  the  people. 
They  also  that  dwell  in  the   uttermost  parts  are 
afraid  at  thy  tokens. 

Thou  makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morning  and 
evening  to  rejoice. 
Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it : 

Thou  greatly  enrichest  it 
With  the  river  of  God,  which  is"  full  of  water : 

Thou  preparest  them  corn,  when  thou  hast  so 
provided  for  it. 
Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly  :  thou 
set  ties  t  the  furrows  thereof: 

Thou  makest  it  soft  with  showers :  thou  bless- 
est  the  springing  thereof. 
Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness ; 

And  thy  paths  drop  fatness. 
They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wildei'ness : 


194  PSALMS. 

And  the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 
The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks ; 
The  valleys  also  are  covered  over  with  corn : 

They  shout  for  joy,  they  also  sing. 


PSALM  LXVL 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands : 
Sing  forth  the  honor  of  his  name : 

Make  his  praise  glorious. 
Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  thou  in  thy  works ! 

Through  the  greatness  of  thy  power  shall  thine 
enemies  submit  themselves  unto  thee. 
All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee, 
And  shall  sing  unto  thee ; 

They  shall  sing  to  thy  name. 
Come  and  see  the  works  of  God  ! 

He  is  terrible  in  his  doing  toward  the  children 
of  men. 
He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land : 
They  went  through  the  flood  on  foot: 

There  did  we  rejoice  in  him. 
He  ruleth  by  his  power  for  ever ; 
His  eyes  behold  the  nations : 

Let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  themselves. 
O  bless  our  God,  ye  people. 

And  make  the  voice  of  his  praise  to  be  heard : 
Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life. 

And  suffereth  not  our  feet  to  be  moved. 
For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us : 

Thou  hast  tried  us,  as  silver  is  tiied. 
Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  net ; 


PSALMS.  195 

Thou  laidst  affliction  upon  our  loins. 
Thou  hast  caused  men  to  ride  over  our  heads ; 
We  went  through  fire  and  through  water ; 

But   thou   broughtest  us  out  into   a  wealthy 
place. 
Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God,  and  I  will 
declare 

What  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 
I  cried  unto  him  with  my  mouth, 

And  he  was  extolled  with  my  tongue. 
If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart. 

The  Lord  will  not  hear  me : 
But  verily  God  hath  heard  me ; 

He  hath  attended  to  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 
Blessed  be  God, 

Which  hath  not  turned  away  my  prayei',  nor 
his  mercy  from  me. 

PSALM  LXVIL 

God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us ; 

And  cause  his  fjice  to  shine  upon  us. 
That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth. 

Thy  saving  health  among  all  nations. 
Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ; 

Let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 
O  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy : 
For  thou  shklt  judge  the  people  righteously, 

And  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 
Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God  ; 

Let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 
Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase ; 

And  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 


196  PSALMS. 

God  shall  bless  us ; 

And  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  fear  him. 

PSALM  LXVIIl. 

Let  God  arise,  let  his  enemies  be  scattered : 

Let  them  also  that  hate  him  flee  before  him. 
As  smoke  is  driven  away,  so  drive  them  away : 
As  wax  melteth  before  the  fire. 

So  let  the  wicked  perish  at  the  presence  of  God. 
But  let  the  righteous  be  glad ;  let  them  rejoice  be- 
fore God: 

Yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice. 
Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his  name : 
Extol  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens 

By  his  name  JAH,  and  rejoice  before  him. 
A  father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  judge  of  the  widows. 

Is  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 
God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families : 
He  bringeth  out  those  which  are  bound  with  chains: 

But  the  rebellious  dwell  in  a  dry  land. 
O  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  thy  people. 

When  thou  didst  march  through  the  wilderness; 
The  earth  shook, 
The  heavens  also  dropped  at  the  presence  of  God : 

Even  Sinai  irself  was  moved  at  the  presence  of 
God,  the  God  of  Israel. 
Thou,  O  God,  didst  send  a  plentiful  rain, 

Whereby  thou  didst  confirm  thine  inheritance 
when  it  was  weary. 
Thy  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein : 

Thou,  O  God,  hast  prepared  of  thy  goodness 
for  the  poor. 


PSALMS.  197 

The  Lord  gave  the  word : 

Great   was  the   company  of  those    that  pub- 
lished it. 
The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even  thou- 
sands of  angels ; 

The  Lord  is  among  them,  as  in  Sinai,  in  the 
holy  place. 
Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast  led  captivity 

captive : 
Thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men ; 

Yea,  for  the  rebellious  also,  that  the  Lord  God 
might  dwell  among  them. 
Blessed   be  the  Lord,  who   daily   loadeth  us  with 
benefits. 

Even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 
He  that  is  our  God  is  the  God  of  salvation : 

And  unto  God  the  Lord  belong  the  issues  from 
death. 
Bless  ye  God  in  the  congregations, 

Even  the  Lord,  from  the  fountain  of  Israel. 
Thy  God  hath  commanded  thy  strength : 

Strengthen,    O    God,   that   which    thou    hast 
wrought  for  us. 
Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth  ; 

O  sing  praises  unto  the  Lord ; 
To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  of  heavens, 
which  were  of  old  ; 

Lo,   he   doth  send  out  his   voice,  and  that  a 
mighty  voice. 
Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God : 

His  excellency  is  over  Israel,  and  his  strength 
is  in  the  clouds. 
O  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy  places : 


198  PSALMS. 

The  God  of  Israel  is  lie  that  giveth  strength  and 
power  unto  his  people. 
Blessed  be  God. 

PSALM  LXIX. 

Save  me,  O  God ; 

For  the  waters  are  come  in  unto  my  soul. 
I  sink  in  deep  mire,  where  there  is  no  standing : 
I  am  come  into  deep  waters. 

Where  the  floods  overflow  me. 

0  God,  thou  knowest  my  foolishness ; 

And  my  sins  are  not  hid  from  thee. 
But  as  for  me,  my  prayer  is  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
In  an  acceptable  time :  O  God,  in  the  multitude  of 
thy  mercy 

Hear  me,  in  the  truth  of  thy  salvation. 
Deliver  me  out  of  the  mire,  and  let  me  not  sink : 

Let  me  be  delivered  from  them  that  hate  me, 
and  out  of  the  deep  waters. 
Let  not  the  water-flood  overflow  me. 
Neither  let  the  deep  swallow  me  up. 

And  let  not  the  pit  shut  her  mouth  upon  me. 
Hear  me,  O  Lord  ;  for  thy  loving-kindness  is  good  : 

Turn  unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of 
thy  tender  mercies. 
And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant ; 

For  I  am  in  trouble :  hear  me  speedily. 
Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  redeem  it : 

Deliver  me  because  of  mine  enemies. 
But  I  am  poor  and  sorrowful : 

Let  thy  salvation,  O  God,  set  me  up  on  high. 

1  will  praise  the  name  of  God  with  a  song. 


PSALMS.  199 

And  will  mafynify  him  with  thanksmvinof. 
This  also  shall  please  the  Lord  better  than  an  ox 

Or  bullock  that  hath  horns  'and  hoofs. 
The  humble  shall  see  this,  and  be  glad : 

And  your  heart  shall  live  that  seek  God. 
For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor, 

And  despiseth  not  his  prisoners. 
Let  the  heaven  and  earth  praise  him, 

The  seas,  and  every  thing  that  moveth  therein. 
For  God  will  save  Zion. 
And  wnll  build  the  cities  of  Judah : 

That  they  may  dwell  there,  and  have  it  in  i)0s- 
session. 
The  seed  also  of  his  servants  shall  rnherit  it : 

And  they  that  love  his  name  shall  dwell  therein. 


PSALM  LXXI. 

Ix  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust : 

Let  me  never  be  put  to  confusion. 
Deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness,  and  cause  me  to 
escape : 

Incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 
Be  thou  my  strong  habitation, 

Whereunto  I  may  continually  resort : 
Thou  hast  given  commandment  to  save  me ; 
For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress. 
Deliver  me,  O   my  God,  out  of  the  hand   of  the 
wicked, 

Out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel 
man. 
For  thou  art  my  hope. 


200  PSALMS. 

0  Lord   God :    thou   art  my   trust  from    my 
youth. 

Let  my  mouth  be  •filled  with  thy  praise 

And  with  thy  honor  all  the  day. 
Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age  ; 

Forsake  me  not  when  my  strength  faileth. 
But  I  will  hope  continually. 

And  will  yet  praise  thee  more  and  more. 
My  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  righteousness 
And  thy  salvation  all  the  day ; 

For  I  know  not  the  numbers  thereof. 
I  will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God : 

1  will  make  mention  of  thy  righteousness,  even 

of  thine  only. 

0  God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth : 

And  hitherto  have  I  declared  thy  wondrous 
w^orks. 
'Now  also  when  I  am  old  and  gray  headed,  O  God, 

forsake  me  not ; 
Until  I  have  showed  thy  strength  unto  this  genera- 
tion. 

And  thy  power  to  every  one  that  is  to  come. 
Thy  righteousness  also,  O  God,  is  very  high. 
Who  hast  done  great  things. 

O  God,  who  is  like  unto  thee ! 
Thou,  which  hast  showed  me  great  and  sore  troubles, 
Shalt  quicken  me  again. 

And  shalt  bring  me  up  again  from  the  depths 
of  the  earth. 
Thou  shalt  increase  my  greatness. 
And  comfort  me  on  every  side. 

1  will  also  praise  thee  with  the  psaltery, 
Even  thy  truth,  O  my  God  : 


PSALMS.  201 

Unto  thee  will  I  sing  witli  the  harp,  O  thou 
Holy  One  of  Israel. 
My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I  sing  unto  thee ; 

And  my  soul,  which  thou  hast  redeemed. 
My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  thy  righteousness  all 
the  day  long : 

For  they  are  confounded,  for  they  are  brought 
unto  shame,  that  seek  my  hurt. 

PSALM  LXXXII. 

God  standeth  in  the  congregation  of  the  mighty ; 

He  judgeth  among  the  gods. 
How  long  will  ye  judge  unjustly, 

And  accept  the  persons  of  the  wicked  ? 
Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless : 

Do  justice  to  the  afflicted  and  needy. 
Deliver  the  poor  and  needy : 

Rid  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 
They  know  not,  neither  will  they  understand ; 
They  walk  on  in  darkness : 

All  the  foundations  of  the  earth  are  out  of 
course. 
I  have  said.  Ye  are  gods ; 

And  all  of  you  are  children  of  the  Most  High. 
But  ye  shall  die  like  men, 

And  fall  like  one  of  the  princes. 
Arise,  O  God,  judge  the  earth  : 

For  thou  shalt  inherit  all  nations. 
9» 


202  PSALMS. 


PSALM  LXXXIY. 

How  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles, 

O  Lord  of  hosts  ! 
My  sonl  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts 
of  the  Lord : 

My  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living 
God. 
As  the  sparrow  hath  found  an  house,  and  the  swal- 
low a  nest  for  herself. 

Where  she  may  lay  her  young. 
Even  so  am  I  at  thine  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts, 

My  King,  and  my  God. 
Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house : 

They  will  be  still  praising  thee. 
Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee : 

In  whose  heart  are  thy  ways. 
Who  passing  through  the  desert  valley  of  Baca  make 
it  a  well ; 

The  rain  also  filleth  the  pools. 
They  go  from  strength  to  strength. 

Every  one  of  them  in  Zion  appeareth  before 
God. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer : 

Give  ear,  O  God  of  Jacob. 
Behold,  O  God  our  shield. 

And  look  upon  the  face  of  thine  anointed. 
For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand 
elsewhere. 

1  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my  God, 

Than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 
For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shiekl : 


PSALMS.  203 

The  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory : 

No  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from  them  that 
w\alk  uprightly. 

0  Lord  of  hosts, 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  thee. 

PSALM  LXXXV. 

LoED,  thou  hast  been  favoralde  unto  thy  land : 

Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people  : 

Thou  hast  covered  all  their  sin. 
Thou  hast  taken  aw\ay  all  thy  wn'ath : 

Thou  hast  turned  thyself  from  the  fierceness  of 
thine  ancrer. 
Turn  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation, 

x\nd  cause  thine  ansrer  toward  us  to  cease. 

o 

Wilt  thou  be  angry  with  us  for  ever  ? 

Wilt  thou  draw  out  thine  anger  to  all  genera- 
tions ? 
Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again : 

That  thy  people  may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 
Show^  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord, 

And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

1  will  hear  w^hat  God  the  Lord  will  speak : 

For  he  will  speak  peace  unto  his  people, 
And  to  his  saints : 

But  let  them  not  turn  again  to  folly. 
Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him : 

That  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 
Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together ; 

Righteousness  and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 
Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth  ; 


204  PSALMS. 

And  i-isrhteousiiess  shall  look  down  from  heaven. 
Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good  ; 

And  our  laud  shall  yield  her  increase. 
Kighteousness  shall  go  before  him ; 

And  shall  set  us  in  the  w^ay  of  his  steps. 

PSALM  LXXXVI. 

Bow  down  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me : 

For  I  am  poor  and  needy. 
Preserve  my  soul ;  for  thou  art  my  hope : 
O  thou  my  God,  save  thy  servant 

That  trusteth  in  thee. 
Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord : 

For  I  cry  unto  thee  daily. 
Bejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servant: 

For  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 
For  thou.  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive; 

And  plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call 
upon  thee. 
Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer; 

And  attend  to  the  voice  of  my  suj)plications. 
In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  thee : 

For  thou  wilt  answer  me. 
Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord ; 

Neither  are  there  any  works  like  unto  thy  works. 
All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made 
Shall  come  and  worship  before  thee,  O  Lord  ; 

And  shall  glorify  thy  name. 
For  thou  art  great  and  doest  wondrous  things : 

Thou  art  God  alone. 
Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord  ;  I  will  walk  in  thy  truth  : 

Unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 


PSALMS.  205 

I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my 
heart : 

And  I  will  glorify  thy  name  for  evermore. 
For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me : 

And  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  the  ter- 
rors of  death. 
O  God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me. 
And  the  assemblies  of  violent  men  have  sought  after 
my  soul ; 

And  have  not  set  thee  before  them. 
But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion,  and 
gracious. 

Long-suffering  and  plenteous  in  mercy  and  truth. 
O  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ; 
Give  thy  strength  unto  thy  servant, 

And  save  the  son  of  thine  handmaid. 
Show  me  a  token  for  good ; 

That  they  which  hate  me  may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed : 
Because  thou.  Lord,  hast  holpen  me,  and  com- 
forted me. 


PSALM  LXXXIX. 

I  WILL  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for  ever : 

With  my  mouth  will  I  make  known  thy  faith- 
fulness to  all  generations. 
For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  for  ever: 
Thy  faithfulness  shalt  thou  establish  in  the  veiy 
heavens. 
And  the  heavens  shall  praise  thy  wonders,  O  Lord : 
Thy  faithfulness  also  in  the  congregation  of  the 
saints. 


206  PSALMS. 

For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto  the 
Lord  ? 

Who   among   the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be 
likened  unto  the  Lord  ? 
God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints, 

And  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that 
are  about  him. 
O  Lord  God  of  hosts, 
Who  is  a  strong  Lord  like  unto  thee  ? 

Or  to  thy  faithfulness  round  about  thee  ? 
Thou  rulest  the  rao^insr  of  the  sea : 

When  the  waves  thereof  arise,  thou  stillest  them. 
Thou  hast  broken  Egypt  in  pieces,  as  one  that  is 
slain ; 

Thou  hast  scattered  thine  enemies  with  thy 
strong  arm. 
The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine : 

As  for  the  workl  and  the  fulness  thereof,  thou 
hast  founded  them. 
The  north  and  the  south  thou  hast  created  them : 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  name. 
Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm : 

Strong  is  thy  hand,  and  high  is  thy  right  hand. 
Justice   and  judgment   are  the    habitation   of  thy 
throne : 

Mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face. 
Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound : 
They  shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy 
countenance. 
In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day: 

And  in  thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 
For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength  : 


PSALMS.  207 


And  in  thy  favor  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 
For  the  Lord  is  our  defence ; 

And  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  is  our  king. 


PSALM  XC. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place 

In  all  generations. 
Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth, 
Or  ever  thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world, 

Even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  thou  art 
God. 
Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction; 

And  sayest,  Return,  ye  children  of  men. 
For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight 
Are  but  as  yesterday  when  it  is  past, 

And  as  a  w^atch  in  the  night. 
Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood ;  they  are 
as  a  sleep : 

In  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which  grow- 
eth  up. 
In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up ; 

In  the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 
For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger. 

And  by  thy  wrath  are  we  troubled. 
Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee, 

Our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 
For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath : 

We  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 
The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten ; 

And  if  by  reason  and  strength  they  be  four- 
score years. 


208  PSALMS. 

Yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow ; 

For  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and  we  fly  away. 
Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger  ? 

Even  according  to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 
So  teach  us  to  number  our  days. 

That  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 
Return,  O  Lord,  how  long  ? 

And  let  it  repent  thee  concerning  thy  servants. 
O  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy ; 

That  we  may  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 
Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou 
hast  afflicted  us. 

And  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen  evil. 
Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants, 

And  thy  glory  unto  their  children. 
And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us : 
And  establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us ; 

Yea,  the  work  of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 


PSALM  XCL 

He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most 
High 

Shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 
I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  he  is  my  refuge  and  my  for- 
tress : 

My  God ;  in  him  will  I  trust. 
Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
fowler, 

And  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 
He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers. 
And  under  his  wings  shalt  thou  trust : 

His  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 


PSALMS.  '209 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night ; 

Nor  for  the  arrow  that  ilieth  by  day ; 
Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness ; 

Nor  for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at  noon- 
day. 
A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side, 
And  ten  thousand  at  thy  right  hand ; 

But  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 
Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold 

And  see  the  reward  of  the  wricked. 
Because  thou  hast  made  the   Lord,  which   is   my 
refuge, 

Even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation ; 
There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee. 

Neither  shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwell- 
in  2:. 
Foi'  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee, 

To  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 
They  shall  V)ear  thee  up  in  their  hands. 

Lest  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 
Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder : 

The    young  lion   and  the   dragon   shalt   thou 
trample  under  feet. 
Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will 
I  deliver  him  : 

I  will  set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath  known 
my  name. 
He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him  : 
I  will  be  with  him  in  trouble ; 

I  will  deliver  him,  and  honor  him. 
With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him. 

And  show  him  my  salvation. 


210  PSALMS. 


PSALM  XCIII. 


The  Lord  reigneth,  lie  is  clothed  with  majesty; 
The  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  he 
hath  girded  himself: 

The  world  also  is  stablished,  that  it  cannot  he 
moved. 
Thy  throne  is  established  of  old ; 

Thou  art  from  everlasting. 
The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  Lord, 
The  floods  have  lifted  up  their  voice ; 

The  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 
The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of  many 
waters, 

Yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 
Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure: 
Holiness  becometh  thine  house, 

O  Lord,  for  ever. 

PSALM  XCVII. 

The  Lord  reio^neth  ;  let  the  earth  reioice; 

Let  the  multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 
Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him : 

Righteousness  and  judgment  are  the  habitation 
of  his  throne. 
A  fire  goeth  before  him. 

And  burnetii  up  his  enemies  round  about. 
His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world : 

The  earth  saw,  and  trembled. 
The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord, 


PSALMS.  211 

At  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 
The  heavens  dedare  his  righteousness, 

And  all  the  people  see  his  glory. 
Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  graven  images, 
That  hoast  themselves  of  idols : 

Worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 
Zion  heard,  and  was  glad  ; 
And  the  daughters  of  Judah  rejoiced 

Because  of  thy  judgments,  O  Lord. 
For  thou,  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth : 

Thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 
Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil : 
He  preserveth  the  souls  of  his  saints ; 

He  delivereth  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the 
wicked. 
Lio^ht  is  shoAvn  for  the  risrhteous, 

And  gladness  for  the  upright  in  heart. 
Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous ; 

And  give  thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his 
holiness. 

PSALM  CH. 

HeaPv  my  prayer,  O  LoihI, 

And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 
Hide  not  thy  face  from  me,  in  the  day  when  I  am 

in  trouble; 
Incline  thine  ear  unto  me : 

In  the  day  when  I  call,  answer  me  speedily. 
For  my  days  are  consumed  like  smoke. 

And  my  bones  are  burned  as  a  firebrand. 
I  am  like  a  pelican  of  the  wilderness : 

I  am  like  an  owl  of  the  desert. 


212  PSALMS. 

I  watch,  and  am  as  a  sparrow 

Alone  upon  the  house-top. 
Mine  enemies  reproach  me  all  the  clay ; 

And  they  that  are  mad  against  me  are  sworn 
against  me. 
For  I  have  eaten  ashes  like  bread, 

And  mingled  my  drink  with  weeping, 
Because  of  thine  indignation  and  thy  wrath  : 

For  thou  hast  lifted  me  up,  and  cast  me  down. 
My  days  are  like  a  shadow  that  declineth ; 

And  I  am  withered  Irke  grass. 
But  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever ; 

And  thy  remembrance  unto  all  generations. 
Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Zion  : 

For  the  time  to  favor  her,  yea,  the  set  time,  is 
come. 
For  thy  servants  take  pleasure  in  her  stones, 

And  favor  the  dust  thereof. 
So  the  heathen  shall  fear  tlie  name  of  the  Loi'd, 

And  all  the  kings  of  the  earth  thy  glory. 
When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion, 

He  shall  appear  in  his  glory. 
He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the  destitute. 

And  not  despise  their  prayer. 
This  shall  be  written  for  the  generations  to  come : 

And  the  people  which  shall  be  created  shall 
praise  the  Lord. 
For  he  hath  looked  down  from  the  height  of  his 
sanctuary ; 

From  heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the  earth ; 
To  hear  the  groaning  of  the  prisoner ; 

To  loose  those  that  are  appointed  to  death ; 
To  declare  the  name  of  the  Lord  in  Zion, 


PSALMS.  213 

And  Ins  praise  in  Jerusalem ; 
When  the  people  are  gathered  together, 

And  the  kingdoms,  to  serve  the  Lord. 
I  said,  O  my  God,  take  me  not  away  in  the  midst  of 
my  days : 

Thy  years  are  throughout  all  generations. 
Of  old  hast  thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth  : 

And  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 
They  shalt  perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure : 
Yea,  all  of  them  shall  wax  old  like  a  garment ; 

As  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them,  and  they 
shall  be  changed: 
But  thou  art  the  same. 

And  thy  years  shall  have  no  end. 
The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  continue, 

And  their  seed  shall  be  established  before  thee. 

PSALM  cm. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul : 

And  all  that  is  within  me,  bless  his  holy  name. 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

And  forget  not  all  his  benefits : 
Who  foi'giveth  all  thine  iniquities ; 

Who  healeth  all  thy  diseases ; 
Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction ; 

Who  crowneth  thee  with  loving-kindness  and 
tender  mercies ; 
Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things ; 

So  that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 
The  Lord  executeth  rio:hteousness 

And  judgment  for  all  that  are  oppressed. 
He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses, 


214  PSALMS. 

His  acts  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 
The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious, 

Slow  to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy 
He  will  not  always  chide : 

Neither  will  he  keep  his  anger  for  ever. 
He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins ; 

Nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 
For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth, 

So  great  is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear 
him. 
As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west. 

So   far   hath    he    removed   our  transgressions 
from  us. 
Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children. 

So  the  Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 
For  he  knoweth  our  frame ; 

He  remembereth  that  we  are  dust. 
As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass : 

As  a  flower  of  the  field,  so  he  flourisheth. 
For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone ; 

And  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 
But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him. 

And  his  righteousness  unto  children's  children  ; 
To  such  as  keep  his  covenant. 

And  to  those  that  remember  his  commandments 
to  do  them. 
The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the  heavens ; 

And  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 
Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels. 
That  excel  in  strength,  that  do  his  commandments, 

Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 
Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts ; 


PSALMS.  215 

Ye  ministers  of  his,  that  do  his  pleasure. 
Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works 
lu  all  places  of  his  dominion  : 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

PSALM  CIV. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

O  Lord  my  God,  thou  art  very  great ; 

Thou  art  clothed  with  honor  and  majesty. 
Who  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment : 

Who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain  : 
Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters : 
Who  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot : 

Who  walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind : 
Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits ; 

His  ministers  a  flaming  fire : 
Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth, 

That  it  should  not  be  removed  for  ever. 
Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  garment : 

The  waters  stood  above  the  mountains. 
At  thy  rebuke  they  fled ; 

At  the  voice  of  thy  thunder  they  hasted  away. 
They  go  up  by  the  mountains ;  they  go  down  by 
the  valleys 

Unto  the  place  which  thou  hast  founded  for 
them. 
Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may  not  pass  over ; 

That  they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the  earth 
He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys, 

Which  run  among  the  hills. 
They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  the  field : 

The  wild  asses  quench  their  thirst. 


1516  PSALMS. 

By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have  their 
habitation, 

Which  sing  among  the  branches. 
He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  chambers : 

The  earth  is  satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 
He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle, 

And  herb  for  the  service  of  man : 
That  he  may  bring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth  ; 

And  wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heai't  of  man. 
And  oil  to  make  his  face  to  shine, 

And  bread  which  strengtheneth  man's  heart. 
The  trees  of  the  Lord  are  full  of  sap  ; 

The  cedars  of  Lebanon,  which  he  hath  planted  ; 
Where  the  birds  make  their  nests : 

As  for  the  stork,  the  fir-trees  are  her  house. 
The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats ; 

And  the  rocks  for  the  conies. 
He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons : 

The  sun  knoweth  his  going  down. 
Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night : 

Wherein  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep 
forth. 
The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey, 

And  seek  their  meat  from  God. 
The  sun  ariseth,  they  gather  themselves  together, 

And  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 
Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work. 

And  to  his  labor,  until  the  evening. 
O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works ! 

Li  wisdom  hast  thou  made  them  all : 
The  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea. 
Wherein  are  things  creeping  innumerable, 


PSALMS.  217 

Both  small  and  great  beasts. 
There  go  the  ships : 

There  is  that  leviathan,  whom  thou  hast  made 
to  play  therein. 
These  wait  all  upon  thee ; 

That  thou  may  est  give  them  their  meat  in  due 
season. 
That  thou  givest  them,  they  gather : 

Thou  openest  thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with 
good. 
Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled : 
Thou  takest  away  their  breath,  they  die, 

And  return  to  their  dust. 
Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  created : 

And  thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 
The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever: 

The  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 
He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth : 

He  toucheth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 
I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live : 

I  will  sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my 
being. 
My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet : 

I  will  be  glad  in  the  Lord. 
Let  the  sinners  be  consumed  out  of  the  earth, 

And  let  the  wicked  be  no  more. 
Bless  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CYII. 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good : 
For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 


218  PSALMS. 

Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so, 

Whom  he  hath  redeemed  from  the  hand  of  the 
enemy ; 
And  gathered  them  out  of  tlie  lands, 

From  the  east,  and  from  the  west,  from  the 
north,  and  from  the  south. 
They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a  solitary  way  ; 

They  found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 
Hungry  and  thirsty. 

Their  soul  fainted  in  them. 
Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

And  he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distresses 
And  he  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way, 

That  they  might  go  to  a  city  of  habitation. 
Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness, 

And  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men ! 
For  he  satisfieth  the  longing  soul, 

And  filleth  the  hungry  soul  with  goodness. 
Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  deatli, 

Beins:  bound  in  affliction  and  iron  ; 
Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  God, 

And  contemned  the  counsel  of  the  Most  High  : 
Therefore  he  brouofht  down  their  heart  with  labor : 

They  fell  down,  and  there  was  none  to  help. 
Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble. 

And  he  saved  them  out  of  their  distresses. 
He  brought  them  out  of  darkness  and  the  shadow 
of  death. 

And  brake  their  bands  in  sunder. 
Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness. 

And  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children 
of  men  1 


PSALMS.  219 

For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass, 

And  cut  the  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 
Fools,  because  of  their  transgression, 

And  because  of  their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 
Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of  meat ; 

And  they  draw  near  unto  the  gates  of  death. 
Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

And  he  saveth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 
He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them. 

And  delivered  them  from  their  destructions. 
Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness. 

And  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men ! 
And  let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices  of  thanksgiving. 

And  declare  his  works  with  rejoicing. 
They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships. 

That  do  business  in  great  waters ; 
These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord, 

And  his  wonders  in  the  deep. 
For  he  commandeth  and  raiseth  the  stormy  wind, 

Which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 
They  mount  up  to  the  heaven,  they  go  down  again 
to  the  depths : 

Their  soul  is  melted  because  of  trouble. 
They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken  man, 

And  are  at  their  wit's  end. 
Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble. 

And  he  bringeth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 
He  maketh  the  storm  a  calm. 

So  that  the  waves  thereof  are  still. 
Then  are  they  glad  because  they  be  quiet ; 

So  he  bringeth  them  unto  their  desired  haven. 
Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness. 


PSALMS. 

And  for  his  wonderfal  works  to  the  children  of 
men ! 
Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of  the 
people, 

And  praise  him  in  the  assembly  of  the  elders. 
He  turneth  rivers  into  a  wilderness, 

And  the  water-springs  into  dry  ground ; 
A  fruitful  land  into  barrenness. 

For  the  wickedness  of  them  that  dwell  therein. 
He  turneth  the  wilderness  into  a  standing  water, 

And  dry  ground  into  water-springs. 
And  there  he  maketh  the  hungry  to  dwell. 

That  they  may  prepare  a  city  for  habitation ; 
And  sow  the  fields,  and  plant  vineyards, 

Which  may  yield  fruits  of  increase. 
He  blesseth  them  also,  so  that  they  are  multiplied 
greatly ; 

And  suffereth  not  their  cattle  to  decrease. 
Again,  they  are  minished  and  brought  low 

Through  oppression,  affliction,  and  sorrow. 
He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes. 

And  causeth  them  to  wander  in  the  wilderness, 
where  there  is  no  way. 
Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high  from  affliction, 

And  maketh  him  families  like  a  flock. 
The  righteous  shall  see  it,  and  rejoice : 

And  all  iniquity  shall  stop  her  mouth. 
Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these  things. 

Even  they  shall  understand  the  loving-kindness 
of  the  Lord. 


PSALMS.  221 


PSALM  ex. 


The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  at  my  right 
hand, 

Until  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool. 
The  Lord  shall  send  the  sceptre  of  thy  strength  out 
of  Zion ; 

Rule  thou  in  the  midst  of  thine  enemies. 
Thy  people  shall  give  willingly  in  the  day  of  thy 
power,  in  the  beauties  of  holiness. 

From  the  womb  of  the  morning  thou  hast  the 
dew  of  thy  youth. 
The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  will  not  repent, 
Thou  art  a  priest  for  ever 

After  the  order  of  Melchizedek. 
The  Lord  at  thy  right  hand 

Shall  strike  through  kings  in  the  day  of  his 
wrath. 
He  shall  judge  among  the  heathen,  he  shall  fill  the 
places  with  the  dead  bodies ; 

He  shall  wound  the  heads  of  his  enemies  over 
great  countries. 
Thou  shalt  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way : 
Therefore  shalt  thou  lift  u]^  the  head. 

PSALM  CXI. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  my  whole  heart, 

In  the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in  the  con- 
gregation. 
The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great, 


222  PSALMS. 

.  Sought   out  of  all  tliem  that  have   pleasui-e 
therein. 
His  work  is  honorable  and  glorious : 

And  his  ri2:hteousness  endureth  for  ever. 
He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  remem- 
bered : 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 
He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him : 
He  will  ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 
He  hath  showed  his  people  the  power  of  his  works, 
That  he  may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the 
heathen. 
The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgment; 

All  his  commandments  are  sure : 
They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever, 

And  are  done  in  truth  and  uprightness. 
He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people : 
He  hath  commanded  his  covenant  for  ever : 

Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name. 
The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  )3eginning  of  wisdom : 
A  good   understanding  have   all   they  that  do  his 
commandments. 

His  praise  endureth  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXH. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord, 

That  delighteth  greatly  in  his  commandments. 
His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth : 

The  generation  of  the  upright  shall  be  blessed. 
Wealth  and  riches  shall  be  in  his  house: 

And  liis  riorhteousness  endureth  for  ever. 


PSALMS.  223 

Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  in  the  darkness : 

He   is    gi'acious,  and  full   of  compassion,  and 
righteous. 
A  good  man  showeth  favor,  and  lendeth  : 

He  will  guide  his  affairs  with  discretion. 
Surely  he  shall  not  he  moved  for  ever : 

The  righteous  shall  be  in  everlasting  remem- 
brance. 
He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings : 

His  heart  is  fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord. 
His  heart  is  established,  he  shall  not  be  afraid, 

Until  he  see  his  desire  upon  his  enemies. 
He  hath  dispersed,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor ; 
His  righteousness  endure th  for  ever ; 

His  horn  shall  be  exalted  with  honor. 
The  wicked  shall  see  it,  and  be  grieved ; 
He  shall  gnash  with  his  teeth,  and  melt  away ; 

The  desire  of  the  wicked  shall  perish. 

PSALM  CXHL 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Pi-aise,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Praise  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord 

From  this  time  forth  and  for  evermore. 
From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same 

The  Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 
The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations, 

And  his  gloiy  above  the  heavens. 
Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God, 

Who  dwelleth  on  high. 


224  PSALMS. 

Who  humhleth  himself  to  behold 

The  things  that  are  in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth  ! 
He  raiseth  np  the  poor  out  of  the  dust, 

And  lifteth  the  needy  out  of  the  dunghill ; 
That  he  may  set  him  with  princes. 

Even  with  the  princes  of  his  people. 
He  maketh  the  barren  woman  to  keep  house, 
And  to  be  a  joyful  mother  of  children. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXIV. 

Whe]^  Israel  went  out  of  Egypt, 

The  house  of  Jacob  from  a  people  of  strange 
language ; 
Judah  was  his  sanctuary. 

And  Israel  his  dominion. 
The  sea  saw  it,  and  fled  : 

Jordan  was  driven  back. 
The  mountains  skipped  like  rams, 

And  the  little  hills  like  lambs. 
What  ailed  thee,  O  thou  sea,  that  thou  fleddest  ? 

Thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast  driven  back  ? 
Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skipped  like  rams ; 

And  ye  little  hills,  like  lambs  ? 
Tremble  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 

At  the  presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob ; 
Which  turned  the  rock  into  a  standing  water. 

The  flint  into  a  fountain  of  waters. 


PSALMS.  225 


PSALM  CXV. 


Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  ns, 
But  unto  thy  name  give  glory, 

For  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth's  sake. 
Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say, 

Where  is  now  their  God  ? 
But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens : 

He  hath  done  whatsoever  he  hath  pleased. 
Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold, 

The  work  of  men's  hands. 
They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not : 

Eyes  have  they,  but  they  see  not : 
They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not : 

Noses  have  they,  but  they  smell  not : 
They  have  hands,  but  they  handle  not : 
Feet  have  they,  but  they  w^alk  uot : 

Neither  speak  they  through  their  throat. 
They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them ; 

So  is  every  one  that  trusteth  in  them. 
O  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord : 

He  is  their  help  and  their  shield. 
O  house  of  Aaron  trust  in  the  Lord : 

He  is  their  help  and  their  shield. 
Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the  Lord : 

He  is  their  help  and  their  shield. 
The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us :  he  will  bless  us ; 

He  will  bless  the  house  of  Israel ; 

He  will  bless  the  house  of  Aaron. 
He  will  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord, 

Both  small  and  great. 
The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more, 

You  and  your  children. 


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226  PSALMS. 

Ye  are  blessed  of  the  Lord 

Which  made  heaven  and  earth. 
The  heaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the  Lord's : 

But  the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children  of 
men. 
The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord, 

Neither  any  that  go  down  into  silence. 
But  we  will  bless  the  Lord 
From  this  time  forth  and  for  evermore. 

Praise  the  Lord. 

PSALM   CXVI. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard 

My  voice  and  my  supplications. 
Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me. 

Therefore  will  I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 
The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me. 
And  the  pains  of  hell  gat  hold  uipon  me : 

I  found  trouble  and  sorrow. 
Then  called  I  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord ; 

0  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  deliver  my  soul. 
Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous ; 

Yea,  our  God  is  merciful. 
The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple : 

1  was  brought  low,  and  he  helped  me. 
Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul ; 

For  the  Lord  hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 
For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death, 
Mine  eyes  from  tears. 

And  my  feet  from  falling. 
I  will  walk  before  the  Lord 

In  the  land  of  the  livino:. 


PSALMS.  22T 

I  believed,  therefore  have  I  spoken : 

I  was  greatly  afflicted : 
I  said  ill  my  haste, 

All  men  are  liars. 
What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord 

For  all  his  benefits  towards  me  ? 
I  will  take  the  cnp  of  salvation. 

And  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord 

Now  in  the  presence  of  all  his  people. 
Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord 

Is  the  death  of  his  saints. 

0  Lord,  truly  I  am  thy  servant ; 

1  am  thy  servant,  and  the  son  of  thine  handmaid : 

Thou  hast  loosed  my  bonds. 
I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving, 

And  will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord 

Now  in  the  presence  of  all  his  people. 
In  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house, 
In  the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXVIL 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations : 

Praise  him,  all  ye  people. 
For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  towards  us : 

And  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


228  PSALMS. 

PSALM  CXVIII. 

0  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  good : 

Because  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Let  Israel  now  say, 

That  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  say, 

That  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say, 

That  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

1  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress : 

The  Lord  answered  me,  and  set  me  in  a  large 
place. 
The  Lord  is  on  my  side ;  I  will  not  fear : 

What  can  man  do  unto  me  ? 
The  Lord  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help  me : 

Therefore  shall  I  see  my  desire  upon  them  that 
hate  me. 
It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord 

Than  to  put  confidence  in  man. 
It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord 

Than  to  put  confidence  in  princes. 
The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song, 

And  is  become  my  salvation. 
The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation 
Is  in  the  tabernacles  of  the  rio^hteous : 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 
The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted : 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 
I  shall  not  die,  but  live. 

And  declare  the  Avorks  of  the  Lord. 
The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore : 

Rut  he  hath  not  given  me  over  unto  death. 


PSALMS.  229 

Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness : 

I  will  go  into  them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord : 
This  gate  of  the  Lord, 

Into  which  the  righteous  shall  enter. 
I  will  231'aise  thee :  for  thou  hast  heard  me, 

And  art  become  my  salvation. 
The  stone  which  the  builders  refused 

Is  become  the  head-stone  of  the  corner. 
This  is  the  Lord's  doing ; 

It  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes. 
This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made ; 

We  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 
Save  now,  I  beseech  thee,  O  Lord : 

O  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  send  now  prosperity. 
Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  : 

We  have  blessed  you  out  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord. 
Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  thee : 

Thou  art  my  God,  I  will  exalt  thee. 
O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  he  is  good : 

For  his  mercy  endure th  for  ever 

PSALM  CXIX. 

Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way. 

Who  walketh  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies, 

x\nd  that  seek  him  with  the  whole  heart. 
They  also  do  no  iniquity : 

They  walk  in  his  ways. 
Thou  hast  commanded  us 

To  keep  thy  prece23ts  diligently. 
O  that  my  ways  were  directed 


230  PSALMS. 

To  keep  thy  statutes ! 
Then  shall  I  not  be  ashamed, 

When  I  have  respect  nnto  all  thy  command- 
ments. 
I  will  praise  thee  with  uprightness  of  heart, 

When  I  shall  have  learned  thy  righteous  judg- 
ments. 
I  will  keep  thy  statutes : 

O  forsake  me  not  utterly. 

Wherewithal  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his  way  ? 

By  taking  heed  thereto  according  to  thy  word. 
With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  thee : 

0  let  me  not  wander  from  thy  commandments. 
Thy  word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart. 

That  I  might  not  sin  against  thee. 
Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord : 

Teach  me  thy  statutes. 
With  my  lips  have  I  declared 

All  the  judgments  of  thy  mouth. 
I  have  rejoiced  in  the  way  of  thy  testimonies, 

As  much  as  in  all  riches. 
I  will  meditate  in  thy  precepts. 

And  have  respect  unto  thy  ways. 
I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  statutes: 

1  will  not  forget  thy  word. 

My  soul  cleaveth  unto  the  dust : 

Quicken  thou  me  according  to  thy  word. 
I  have  declared  my  ways,  and  thou  heardest  me ; 

Teach  me  thy  statutes. 
Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  thy  precepts : 

So  shall  I  talk  of  thy  wondrous  works. 


PSALMS.  231 

My  soul  melteth  for  heaviness : 

Strengthen  thou  me  according  unto  thy  word. 
Eemov^e  from  me  the  way  of  lying : 

And  grant  me  thy  law  graciously. 
I  have  chosen  the  way  of  truth : 

Thy  judgments  have  I  laid  before  me. 
I  have  stuck  unto  thy  testimonies : 

O  Lord,  put  me  not  to  shame. 
I  will  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments, 

When  thou  shalt  enlarge  my  heart. 

Teach  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes ; 

And  I  shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 
Give  me  understanding,  and  1  shall  keep  thy  law ; 

Yea,  I  shall  observe  it  with  my  whole  heart. 
Make   me    to   go   in   the    path    of  thy    command- 
ments ; 

For  therein  do  I  delight. 
Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies, 

And  not  to  covetousness. 
Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  vanity ; 

And  quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 
Stablish  thy  word  unto  thy  servant. 

Who  is  devoted  to  thy  fear. 
Turn  away  my  reproach  which  I  fear : 

For  thy  judgments  are  good. 
Behold,  I  have  longed  after  thy  precepts : 

Quicken  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

Let  thy  mercies  come  also  unto  me,  O  Lord, 

Even  thy  salvation,  according  to  thy  word. 
So  shall  I  have  wherewith  to  answer  him  that  re- 
proacheth  me : 


232  PSALMS. 

For  I  trust  in  tliy  word. 
And  take  not  tlie  word  of  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
moutli ; 

For  I  have  hoped  in  thy  judgments. 
So  shall  I  keep  thy  law  continually 

For  ever  and  ever. 
And  I  will  walk  at  liberty : 

For  I  seek  thy  precepts. 
I  will  speak  of  thy  testimonies  also  before  kings. 

And  will. not  be  ashamed. 
And  I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  commandments, 

Which  I  have  loved. 
My  hands  also  will  I  lift   up  unto  thy  command- 
ments, which  I  have  loved ; 

And  I  will  meditate  in  thy  statutes. 

Thy  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me : 

Give  me  understanding,  that  I  may  learn  thy 
commandments. 
They  that  fear  thee  will  be  glad  when  they  see  me ; 

Because  I  have  hoped  in  thy  word. 
I  know,  O  Lord,  that  thy  judgments  are  right. 

And  that  thou  in  faithfulness  hast  afflicted  me. 
Let,  I  pray  thee,  thy  merciful  kindness  be  for  my 
comfort. 

According  to  thy  word  unto  thy  servant. 
Let  thy  tender  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I  may 
live: 

For  thy  law  is  my  delight. 
Let  the  proud  be  ashamed ;  for  they  dealt  perversely 
with  me  without  a  cause : 

But  I  will  meditate  in  thy  precepts. 
Let  those  that  fear  thee  turn  unto  me. 


PSALMS.  538 

And  those  that  have  known  th}^  testimonies. 
Let  my  heart  be  sonnd  in  thy  statutes : 
That  I  be  not  ashamed. 

My  sonl  fainteth  for  tliy  salvation : 

But  I  hope  in  thy  word. 
Mine  eyes  fail  for  thy  word, 

Saying,  When  wilt  thon  comfort  me  ? 
For  I  am  become  like  a  bottle  in  the  smoke ; 

Yet  do  I  not  forget  thy  statutes. 
How  many  are  the  days  of  thy  servant  ? 

When  wilt  thou   execute  judgment  on  them 
that  persecute  me  ? 
The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me. 

Which  are  not  after  thy  law. 
All  thy  commandments  are  faithful : 

They  persecute  me  wrongfully ;  help  thou  me. 
They  had  almost  consumed  me  upon  earth ; 

But  I  forsook  not  thy  precepts. 
Quicken  me  after  thy  loving-kindness ; 

So  shall  I  keep  the  testimony  of  thy  mouth. 

For  every  O  Lord, 

Thy  word  is  settled  in  heaven. 
Thy  faithfulness  is  unto  all  generations : 

Thou  hast  established  the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 
They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine  ordinances: 

For  all  are  thy  servants. 
Unless  thy  Law  had  been  my  delights, 

I  should  then  have  perished  in  mine  affliction. 
I  will  never  forget  thy  precepts : 

For  wath  them  thou  hast  quickened  me. 
I  am  thine  save  me  : 


231  PSALMS. 

For  I  have  souglit  thy  precepts. 
The  wicked  have  waited  for  me  to  destroy  me : 

But  I  will  consider  thy  testimonies. 
I  have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection : 

But  thy  commandment  is  exceeding  broad. 

0  how  love  I  thy  law ! 

It  is  my  meditation  all  the  day. 
Thou  through  thy  commandments  hast  made  me 
wiser  than  mine  enemies : 
For  they  are  ever  with  me. 

1  have  more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers : 

For  thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 
I  understand  more  than  the  ancients, 

Because  I  keep  thy  precepts. 
I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way, 

That  I  might  keep  thy  word. 
I  have  not  departed  from  thy  judgments : 

For  thou  hast  taught  me. 
How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  ray  taste ! 

Yea,  sweeter  than  honey  to  my  mouth. 
Through  thy  precepts  I  get  understanding : 

Therefore  I  hate  every  false  way. 

Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful : 

Therefore  doth  my  soul  keep  them. 
The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  light ; 

It  giveth  understanding  unto  the  simple. 
I  opened  my  mouth,  and  panted ; 

For  I  longed  for  thy  commandments. 
Look  thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

As  thou  usest  to  do  unto  those  that  love  thy 
name. 


PSALMS.  235 

Order  my  steps  in  tliy  word  : 

And  let  not  any  iniquity  have  dominion  over  me. 
Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man  : 

So  will  I  keep  thy  precepts. 
Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant; 

And  teach  me  thy  statutes. 
Rivers  of  waters  run  down  mine  eyes, 

Because  they  keep  not  thy  law. 

Kighteous  art  thou,  O  Lord, 

And  upright  are  thy  judgments. 
Thy  testimonies  that' thou  hast  commanded 

Are  righteous  and  very  faithful. 
My  zeal  hath  consumed  me, 

Because  mine  enemies  have  forgotten  thy  words. 
Thy  word  is  very  pure : 

Therefore  thy  servant  loveth  it. 
I  am  small  and  despised : 

Yet  do  not  I  forget  thy  precepts. 
Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness, 

And  thy  law  is  the  truth. 
Trouble  and  ano^uish  have  taken  hold  on  me : 

Yet  thy  commandments  are  my  delights. 
The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is  everlasting: 

Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  live. 

I  cried  with  my  whole  heart ;  Hear  me,  O  Lord : 

I  will  keep  thy  statutes. 
I  cried  unto  thee ;  save  me. 

And  I  shall  keep  thy  testimonies. 
I  prevented  the  dawning  of  the  morning,  and  cried  : 

I  hoped  in  thy  word. 
Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night  watches. 


236  PSALMS. 

That  I  might  meditate  in  thy  word. 
Hear  my  voice  according  unto  thy  loving-kindness : 

O  Lord,  quicken  me  according  to  thy  judgment. 
They  draw  nigh  that  follow  after  mischief: 

They  are  far  from  thy  law. 
Thou  art  near,  O  Lord ; 

And  all  thy  commandments  are  truth. 
Concerning  thy  testimonies,  I  have  known  of  old 

That  thou  hast  founded  them  for  ever. 

Let  my  cry  come  near  before  thee,  O  Lord : 

Give  me  understanding  according  to  thy  word. 
Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee : 

Deliver  me  according  to  thy  word. 
My  lips  shall  utter  praise. 

When  thou  hast  taught  me  thy  statutes : 
My  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  word : 

For  all  thy  commandments  are  righteousness.    . 
Let  thine  hand  help  me ; 

For  I  have  chosen  thy  precepts. 
I  have  longed  for  thy  salvation,  O  Lord ; 

And  thy  law  is  my  delight. 
Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee ; 

And  let  thy  judgments  help  me. 
I  have  gone  astray  like  a  lost  sheep : 

Seek  thy  servant ;  for  I  do  not  forget  thy  com- 
mandments. 

PSALM  CXXIIL 

Unto  thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes, 

O  thou  that  dwellest  in  the  heavens. 
Behold,  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the  hand 
of  their  masters, 


PSALMS.  237 

And  as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  unto  the  hand  of 
her  mistress ; 
So  our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord  our  God, 

Until  that  he  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us ; 

For  we  are  exceedingly  filled  with  contempt. 
Our  soul  is  exceedingly  filled 
With  the  scorning  of  those  that  are  at  ease. 

And  with  the  contempt  of  the  proud. 


PSALM  CXXX. 

Out  of  the  depths-  have  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord. 

Lord,  hear  my  voice : 
Let  thine  ears  be  attentive 

To  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 
If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities, 

0  Lord,  who  shall  stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that  thou  mayest 

be  feared. 
I  Avait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait, 

And  in  his  word  do  I  hope. 
My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord 
More  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning. 

1  say,  more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning. 
Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord : 

For  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy. 

And  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 
From  all  his  iniquities. 


238  PSALMS. 

PSALM  CXXXV. 

Peaise  ye  the  Lord. 

Praise  ye  the  name  of  the  Lord  ; 

Praise  him,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord. 
Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord, 

In  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God, 
Praise  the  Lord ;  for  the  Lord  is  good : 

Sing  praises  unto  his  name  :  for  it  is  phnisant. 
For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  himself. 

And  Israel  for  his  peculiar  treasure. 
For  I  know  that  the  Lord  is  great. 

And  that  our  Lord  is  above  all  gods. 
Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he. 

In  heaven,  and  in  earth,  in  the  seas,  and  in  all 
deep  places. 
He  causeth  the  vapors  to  ascend  from  the  ends  of 

the  earth ; 
He  maketh  lightnings  for  the  rain ; 

He  bringeth  the  wind  out  of  his  treasuries. 
Thy  name,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever ; 

And  thy   memorial,   O  Lord,   throughout    all 
generations. 
For  the  Lord  will  judge  his  people. 

And  he  will  repent  himself  concerning  his  ser- 
vants. 
The  idols  of  the  heathen  are  silver  and  gold, 

The  work  of  men's  hands. 
They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not ; 

Eyes  have  they,  but  they  see  not ; 
They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not ; 

Neither  is  there  any  breath  in  their  mouths. 
They  that  make  fhem  are  like  unto  them  ; 


PSALMS.  239 

So  is  every  one  that  trustetli  in  tliem. 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  house  of  Israel : 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  house  of  Aaron : 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  house  of  Levi : 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  bless  the  Lord. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord  out  of  Zion,  which  clwelletli  at 
Jerusalem. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXXXVI. 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  he  is  good : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  lords : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
To  him  who  alone  doeth  great  wondei's : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
To  him  that  sti*etched    out  the   eartli  above   the 
waters : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
To  him  that  made  great  lights : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
The  sun  to  rule  by  day : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  evei*. 
The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever 
And  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies : 


240  PSALMS. 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven : 

For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXXXVIII. 

1  WILL  praise  thee  with  my  whole  heart : 

Before  the  gods  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thee. 
I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple, 
And  praise  thy  name,  for  thy  loving-kindness  and 
for  thy  truth : 

For  thou  hast  magnified  thy  word  above  all  thy 
name. 
In  the  day  when  I  cried  thou  answeredst  me. 

And  strengthenedst  me  with  strength  in  my 
soul. 
All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord, 

When  they  hear  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 
Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord : 

For  great  is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 
Though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly : 

But  the  proud  he  knoweth  afar  off. 
Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  thou  wilt 

revive  me : 
Thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thine  hand  against  the  wrath 
of  mine  enemies. 

And  thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 
The  Lord  will  perfect  that  which  concerneth  me : 
Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever : 

Forsake  not  the  works  of  thine  own  hands. 


PSALMS.  241 


PSALM  CXXXIX. 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  rae,  and  known  me. 
Thou  knowest  my  down-sitting  and  mine  uprising, 

Thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 
Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down, 

And  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 
For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue, 

But,  lo,  O  Lord,  thou  knowest  it  altogether. 
Thou  hast  best^t  me  behind  and  before. 

And  laid  thine  hand  upon  me. 
Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me ; 

It  is  high,  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 
Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  spirit  ? 

Or  whither  shall  I  flee  from  thy  presence  ? 
If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there : 

If  I  make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold  thou  art  there. 
If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning. 

And  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea; 
Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me. 

And  thy  right  hand  shall  hold  me. 
If  I  say.  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me; 

Even  the  nio:ht  shall  be  lio:ht  about  me. 
Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee; 
But  the  night  shineth  as  the  day : 

The  darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike  to 
thee. 

1  will  praise  thee ;  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonder- 

fully made : 
Marvellous  are  thy  works ; 

And  that  my  soul  knoweth  right  well. 
My  substance  was  not  hid  from  thee, 

11 


242  PSALMS. 

When  I  was  made  in  secret, 

And  curiously  wrought  in  the  lowest  parts  of 
the  earth. 
Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  unperfect ; 
And  in  thy  book  all  my  members  were  written. 

Which  in  continuance  were  fashioned,  when  as 
yet  there  was  none  of  them. 
How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me,  O  God  ! 

How  great  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 
If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number 
than  the  sand : 

When  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  thee. 
Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart : 

Try  me,  and  know  my  thoughts: 
And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me, 

And  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 


PSALM  CXLIH. 

Heak  my  prayer,  O  Lord, 
Give  ear  to  my  supplications : 

In  thy  faithfulness  answer  me,  and  in  thy  right- 
eousness. 
And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant : 

For  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 
I  remember  the  days  of  old  ; 
I  meditate  on  all  thy  works ; 

I  muse  on  the  work  of  thy  hands. 
I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee : 

My  soul  thirsteth  after  thee,  as  a  thirsty  land. 
Hear  me  speedily,  O  Lord  ;  my  spirit  faileth  : 
Hide  not  thy  face  from  me. 


rSALMS.  243 

Lest  I  be  like  unto  them  that  go  clown  into  the 
,  pit. 
Cause  me  to  hear  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning; 

For  in  thee  do  I  trust : 
Cause  me  to  know  the  way  wherein  I  should  walk ; 

For  I  lift  up  my  soul  unto  thee. 
Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies : 

I  flee  unto  thee  to  hide  me. 
Teach  me  to  do  thy  will ; 
For  thou  art  my  God : 

Thy  spirit  is  good;  lead  me  into  the  land  of 
uprightness. 
Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy  name's  sake : 

For  thy  righteousness'  sake  bring  my  soul  out 
of  trouble. 

PSALM  CXLV. 

I  WILL  extol  thee,  my  God,  O  King : 

And  I  will  bless  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 
Every  day  will  I  bless  thee ; 

And  I  will  praise  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 
Gi'eat  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ; 

And  his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 
One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  another, 

And  shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 
I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honoi-  of  thy  majesty. 

And  of  thy  wondrous  works. 
And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  terrible 
acts: 

And  I  will  declare  thy  greatness. 
They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy 
great  goodness. 


244  PSALMS. 

And  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 
The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion ; 

Slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 
The  Lord  is  good  to  all : 

And  liis  tender  mercies  are  over  all  his  works. 
All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord : 

And  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 
They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom, 

And  talk  of  thy  power  ; 
To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty  acts, 

And  the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 
Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom, 

And  thy  dominion  endureth  throughout  all  gen- 
erations. 
The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall. 

And  raiseth  up  all  those  that  be  bowed  down. 
The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee ; 

And  thou  givest  them  their  meao  in  due  season. 
Thou  openest  thine  hand. 

And  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 
The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways, 

And  holy  in  all  his  works. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him, 

To  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 
He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him : 

He  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 
The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him : 

But  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 
My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Loi'd. 

And  let  all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name.    For  ever 
and  ever. 


PSALMS.  245 


PSALM  CXLVI. 

Pkaise  ye  the  Lord. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 
While  I  live  I  will  praise  the  Lord : 

I  will  sing  praises  unto  my  God  Avhile  I  have 
any  being. 
Put  not  your  trust  in  princes, 

Nor  in  the  son  of  man  in  whom  there  is  no  help. 
His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his  earth ; 

In  that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 
Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help, 

Whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God  : 
Which  made  heaven  and  earth. 
The  sea,  and  all  that  therein  is: 

Which  keepeth  truth  for  ever: 
WHiich  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed  : 
Which  giveth  food  to  the  hungry. 

The  Lord  looseth  the  prisoners : 
The  Lord  openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind : 
The  Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down : 

The  Lord  loveth  the  righteous : 
The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangei's ; 
He  relieveth  the  fatherless  and  widow  : 

But  the  way  of  the  wicked  he  turneth  upside 
down. 
The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever. 
Even  thy  God,  O  Zion,  unto  all  generations. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


246  PSALMS. 


PSALM  CXLVII 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  : 

For  it  is  good  to  sing  praises  unto  our  God ; 

For  it  is  pleasant ;  and  praise  is  comely. 
The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem : 

He  gathereth  together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 
He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart, 

And  bindeth  up  their  wounds. 
He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars ; 

He  calleth  them  all  by  their  names. 
Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power : 

His  understanding  is  infinite. 
The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek : 

He  casteth  the  wicked  down  to  the  ground. 
Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving ; 

Sing  praise  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God : 
Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds. 
Who  prepare th  rain  for  the  earth. 

Who  maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the  mountains. 
He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food, 

And  to  the  young  ravens  which  cry. 
He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse : 

He  taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 
The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him, 

In  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 
Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem ; 

Praise  thy  God,  O  Zion. 
For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates ; 

He  hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 
He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders, 

And  fiUeth  thee  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 


PSALMS.  2J:7 

He  sendeth  forth  liis  commandment  upon  earth : 

His  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 
He  giveth  snow  like  wool : 

He  scattereth  the  hoar-frost  like  ashes. 
He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels : 

Who  can  stand  before  his  cold ! 
He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them : 

He  causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters 
flow. 
He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob, 

His  statutes  and  his  judgments  unto  Israel. 
He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation : 
And  as  for  his  judgments,  they  have  not  known 
them. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXLVIH. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the  heavens : 
Praise  him  in  the  heights. 
Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels : 

Praise  ye  him,  all  his  hosts. 
Pi-aise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon : 

Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 
Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens. 

And  ye  waters  that  be  above  the  heavens. 
Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord : 

For  he  commanded,  and  they  were  created : 
He  hath  also  established  them  for  ever  and  ever : 

He  hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 
Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth, 

Ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps : 


248  PSALMS. 

Fire,  and  hail ;  snow  and  vapors ; 

Stormy  wind  fulfilling  his  word : 
Mountains,  and  all  hills ; 

Fruitful  trees,  and  all  cedars : 
Beasts,  and  all  cattle ; 

Creeping  things,  and  flying  fowl : 
Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people ; 

Princes,  and  all  judges  of  the  earth  : 
Both  young  men,  and  maidens ; 

Old  men,  and  children  : 
Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  : 
For  his  name  alone  is  excellent ; 

His  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heaven. 
He  also  exalteth  the  glory  of  his  people, 

The  praise  of  all  his  saints  ; 
Even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a  people  near  unto  him. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXLIX. 

Pkaise  ye  the  Lord. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song. 

And  his  praise  in  the  congregation  of  saints. 
Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him  : 

Let  the  children  of  Zion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 
Let  them  praise  his  name  in  the  dance : 

Let  them  sing  praises  unto  him  with  the  tim- 
brel and  harp. 
For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  his  people : 

He  will  beautify  the  meek  with  salvation. 


PSALMS.  249 


PSALM  CL. 


Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Praise  God  iii  his  sanctuary : 

Praise  him  in  the  firmament  of  his  powei*. 
Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts: 

Praise  him  according  to  his  excellent  greatness. 
Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet ; 

Praise  him  with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 
Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance ; 

Praise  him  with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 
Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals : 

Praise  him  upon  the  high  sounding  cymbals. 
Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

ii« 


ANTHEMS. 


FOR  CHRISTMAS  DAY. 

To  le  used  at  Morning  Prayer^  instead  of  the  Psalm^  O 
come,  let  us  sing,  &c. 

GLORY  be  to  God  in  the  highest,  on  earth  peace, 
good  will  toward  men. 

Blessed  are  the  people  who  know  the  joyful 
sound  ;  they  shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy 
countenance ; 

Through  the  tender  mercies  of  our  God,  whereby 
the  dayspring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us ; 

To  give  light  to  those  who  sit  in  darkness  and  in 
the  shadow  of  death,  and  to  guide  our  feet  in  the 
way  of  peace. 

How  beautiful  on  the  mountains  are  the  feet  of 
him  who  bringeth  good  tidings;  who  publisheth 
peace  ;  who  bringeth  good  tidings  of  good  ;  who 
publisheth  salvation  ;  who  saith  unto  Sion,  Thy  God 
reigneth. 

There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  righteous,  and 
joyful  gladness  for  such  as  are  true  of  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous,  and  give  thanks 
at  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  his  name  ;  be  tell- 
ing of  his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 


ANTHEMS.  251 


Let  all  those  who  seek  him  be  joyful  and  glad  in 
liini,  and  let  all  such  as  love  his  salvation  say  al- 
ways, The  Lord  be  praised. 


FOR  GOOD  FRIDAY. 

THE  people  stood  up,  and  the  rulers  took  coun- 
sel together  against  the  Lord,  and  against  his 
anointed. 

They  cast  their  heads  together  with  one  consent, 
and  were  confederate  against  him. 

They  spake  against  him  with  false  tongues,  and 
encompassed  him  about  with  words  of  hatred,  and 
fought  against  him  without  a  cause. 

False  witnesses  also  did  rise  up  against  him;  they 
laid  to  his  charge  things  that  he  knew  not. 

For  the  sins  of  the  people,  and  the  iniquity  of  the 
priests,  they  shed  the  blood  of  the  just  in  the  midst 
of  Jerusalem. 

He  was  oppressed  and  he  was  afflicted,  yet  he 
opened  not  his  mouth ;  he  was  led  as  a  lamb  to  the 
slaughter,  and  as  a  sheep  before  her  shearers  is 
dumb,  so  he  opened  not  his  mouth. 

But,  thou.  Lord,  hast  highly  exalted  him,  and 
given  him  a  name  that  is  above  every  name ; 

That  in  the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should  Ijow, 
and  every  tongue  confess  that  Christ  Jesus  is  Lord, 
to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 


252  ANTHEMS. 


FOR  EASTER  DAY. 


CHRIST  our  passover  is  sacrificed  for  us ;  there- 
fore let  us  keep  the  feast ;  not  with  the  old 
leaven,  neither  with  the  leaven  of  malice  and  wick- 
edness ;  but  with  the  unleavened  bread  of  sincerity 
and  truth. 

Christ  being  raised  from  the  dead,  dieth  no  more  ; 
death  hath  no  more  domhiion  over  him. 

For  in  that  he  died,  he  died  unto  sin  once ;  but 
in  that  he  liveth,  he  liveth  unto  God.  Likewise 
reckon  ye  also  yourselves  to  be  dead  indeed  unto 
sin,  but  alive  unto  God,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first 
fruits  of  those  who  slept. 

For  since  by  man  came  death,  by  man  came  also 
the  resurrection  of  the  dead.  For  as  in  Adam  all 
die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive. 

Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power,  be  unto 
him,  who  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb, 
for  evei"  and  ever.     Amen. 

In  the  afternoon  of  Easter^  the  children  and  youth  of  the 
Congregation  may  meet  in  Church  loith  their  Teachem 
and  Parents,  and  hold  a  joyous  anniversary.  The 
Church  shoxdd  he  pleasaritly  adorned^  and  as  far  as  is 
convenient^  with  flowers  /  and  suitable  tokens  shoidd  he 
provided^  especially  for  the  scholar's  of  the  Sunday  School. 
The  Minister  should  conduct  the  service^  which  may  he 
as  follows : 


ANTHEMS  AND   HYMNS.  253 


EASTEK  FESTIVAL  OF  YOUTH. 


I.  SUNDAY  SCHOOL  SERVICE. 

1. — Chant  by  the  Choir  of  Boys.      Venite  or  Anthem. 

2. — Lesson  from  the  Scriptures.     Pastor  and  Scholarx. 

3. — Prayer  by  Pastor  and  Scholars. 

4.— AN  EASTER   CAROL.  7s  &  Os. 

Let  the  merry  cbiirch-bells  ring, 

Hence  with  tears  and  siii^hino: ; 
Frost  and  cold  have  fled  from  Spring, 

Life  hath  conquered  dying : 
Flowers  are  smiling,  fields  are  gay, 

Sunny  is  the  weather : 
With  our  rising  Lord  to-day 

All  things  rise  together. 

Let  the  birds  sing  out  again 

From  their  leafy  chapel. 
Praising  Him,  with  whom  in  vain 

Sin  hath  sought  to  grapple  : 
Sounds  of  joy  come  loud  and  clear, 

As  the  breezes  flutter ; 
He  arose,  and  is  not  here, 

Is  the  strain  they  utter. 

Let  the  past  of  grief  be  past ; 

This  our  comfort  giveth. 
He  was  slain  on  Friday  last, 

But  to-day  he  liveth  : 


254  ANTHEMS  AND  HYMNS. 

Mourning  heart,  must  needs  be  gay, 

Out  of  sorrow's  prison  ; 
Since  the  very  grave  can  say, 

Christ  he  hath  arisen. 

Or  this  Hymn : 

"THE    PROMISED    LAND."  7s. 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise. 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  your  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now — and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest ; 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest ; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, — ■ 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be. 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

5. — Addeess  by  the  Pastor. 
6.— HYMN:   "HOSANNAS    OF    CHILDREN." 

Once  was  heard  the  song  of  children 

By  the  Saviour,  while  on  earth ; 
Joyful  in  the  sacred  temple 


ANTHEMS  AND  HYMNS.  255 

Shouts  of  youthful  praise  had  birth ; 

And  hosanuas 
Loud  to  David's  Son  broke  forth. 

Oh,  though  humble  is  our  offering, 
Deign  accept  our  grateful  lays  ; 

Those  from  children  once  proceeding, 
Thou  didst  deem  "  perfected  praise." 

Now  hosannas. 
Saviour,  Lord,  to  thee  we  raise. 

II.   PRESENTATION  OF  GIFTS. 

1. — To  THE  Scholars  of  the  several  Classes. 

2. — To  THE  Pastor's  or  Elder  Class. 

3. — To  the  Little  Children  of  the  Congregation, 

Whilst  the  following  Hymn  i^  heing  sung  : 

See  Israel's  gentle  shepherd  stand 

With  all  engaging  charms ; 
Hark,  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 

And  folds  them  in  his  arms ! 

Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  heai- ; 

Ye  children,  seek  his  face ; 
And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 

The  blessings  of  his  grace. 

4. — Notice  of  Changes  in  the  School. 
5.— HYMN:  "THE  SHINING  SHORE." 

My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by. 

And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger. 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly. 

Those  hours  of  toil  and  dansrer. 


256  ANTHEMS  AND  HYMNS. 

For,  oh  !  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 
Our  friends  are  passing  over, 

And  just  before,  the  shining  shore 
We  may  almost  discover. 

We'll  gird  our  loins,  my  brethren  dear, 
Our  distant  home  discerning; 

Our  absent  Lord  has  left  us  word. 
Let  every  lamp  be  burning. 

For,  oh  !  we  stand,  &c. 

Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow, 
Each  chord  on  earth  to  sevei'. 

Our  King  says  Come,  and  there's  our  home, 
For  ever,  oh  !  for  ever. 

For,  oh  !  we  stand,  &c. 


6. — Welcome  to  other  Schools  and  Teachers. 
7.— DOXOLOGY. 

Praise,  O  praise  the  name  divine. 
Praise  him  at  the  hallowed  shrine ; 
Let  the  firmament  on  high 
To  its  Maker's  praise  reply. 

All  who  vital  breath  enjoy. 
In  his  praise  that  breath  employ ; 
And  in  one  great  chorus  join  : 
Praise,  O  praise  the  name  divine. 

8.-  -Benediction. 


ANTHEMS.  257 


FOR  WHITSUNDAY. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  call  upon  his 
name ;  tell  the  people  what  things  he  hath 
done. 

O  let  your  songs  he  of  him,  and  praise  him ;  and 
let  yonr  talking  be  of  all  his  wondrous  works. 

Seek  the  Lord  and  his  strength,  seek  his  face  for 
evermore. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word,  and  great  was  the  com- 
pany of  those  who  published  it. 

His  salvation  is  nigh  unto  those  who  fear  him, 
that  glory  may  dwell  in  the  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together,  righteousness 
and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  flourish  on  the  earth,  and  righteous- 
ness shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his  people ;  the 
Lord  will  give  unto  his  people  the  blessing  of  peace. 

Blessed  are  the  people  whose  strength  is  from 
thee,  and  in  whose  heart  are  thy  ways. 

Teach  us  to  do  thy  will,  for  thou  art  our  God ;  O 
let  thy  good  Spirit  lead  us  into  the  paths  of  I'ight- 
eousness. 


FOR  ALL  SAINTS'  DAY. 

THE    COLLECT. 

ALMIGHTY   God,   who   hast   knit   together 
thine  elect  in  one  communion  and  fellowship, 
in  the  spiritual  body  of  thy  Son  Christ  our  Lord ; 


o 


258  ANTHEMS. 


grant  us  grace  so  to  follow  thy  blessed  saints  in  all 
virtuous  and  godly  living,  that  we  may  come  to 
those  unspeakable  joys,  which  thou  hast  prepared 
for  those  who  unfeignedly  love  thee  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


BLESSED  are  the  poor  in  spirit:  for  theirs  is 
the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn :  for  the}^  shall  be 
comforted. 

Blessed  are  the  meek:  for  they  shall  inherit  the 
earth. 

Blessed  are  they  that  do  hunger  and  thirst  after 
righteousness :  for  they  shall  be  filled. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain 
mercy. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  for  they  shall  see 
God. 

Blessed  are  the  peace-makers:  for  they  shall  be 
called  the  children  of  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  are  persecuted  for  right- 
eousness' sake :  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father !  inherit  the  king- 
dom prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the 
world. 

Blessed  are  the  dead  that  die  in  the  Lord  from 
henceforth !  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may 
rest  from  their  labors ;  and  their  works  do  follow 
them. 


ANTHEMS.  259 


FOR  THE  APOSTLES'  DAYS. 

COLLECT. 

MERCIFUL  Lord,  we  beseech  thee  to  cast  thy 
bright  beams  of  light  upon  thy  Church,  tliat 
it  being  instructed  by  the  doctrine  of  thy  blessed 
Apostles  and  Evangelists,  may  so  walk  in  the  light 
of  thy  truth,  that  it  may  at  length  attain  to  ever- 
lasting life;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amev. 

HOW  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet 
of  him  that  bringeth  good  tidings,  that  pub- 
lish eth  peace ; 

That  bringeth  good  tidings  of  good,  that  publish- 
eth  salvation ;  that  saith  unto  Zion.Thy  God  reigneth ! 

Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  up  the  voice ;  with  the 
voice  together  shall  they  sing: 

For  they  shall  see  eye  to  eye,  when  the  Lord 
shall  bring  again  Zion. 

Break  forth  into  joy,  sing  together,  ye  waste 
places  of  Jerusalem : 

For  the  Loid  hath  comforted  his  people,  he  hath 
redeemed  Jerusalem. 

The  Lord  hath  made  bai-e  his  holy  arm  in  the 
eyes  of  all  the  nations ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  eaith 
shall  see  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

GO  ye,  therefore,  and  make  disci ])les  of  all  na- 
tions, baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost: 
Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I 


260  ANTHEMS. 

have  commanded  you ;  and  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway, 
even  unto  the  end  of  the  world.     Amen. 

On  days  that  coinmeinorate  the  Apostles^  and  at  othtv 
times^  the  following  creed  will  have  interest  as  being  the 
oldest  and  the  most  universal  of  Church  confessions^  and 
may  he  used'  at  discretion  to  illustrate  the  general  helief 
of  the  Christian  Church.  The  portions  added  to  the 
ancient  words  in  the  Roman  and  Reformed  Churches 
are  marl^ed  in  Italics, 

THE    apostles'    CREED.* 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty : 

\Mciker  of  heaven  and  earth  :  \ 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord : 
Who  was  [conceived^  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the 

Virgin  Mary, 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate, 
Was  crucified  [dead']  and  buried, 

[He  descended  into  Hell^ 
The  third  day  he  rose  again  from  the  dead. 
He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  at  the  right 

hand  of  [God]  the  Father  [Ahnighty^] 
From  thence  he  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the 

dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost: 
The  Holy  [Catholic']  Church: 

[The  Coimnunion  of  Saints :] 
The  forgiveness  of  sins : 
The  resurrection  of  the  body  : 

[And  the  life  everlasting.] 
Amen. 


*  See  p.  133,  in  the  Catechism. 


HYMN  S. 


MORNING   AND   EVENING. 


1,  Morning  Hymn.  Us  &  10s. 

1  Now,  Avlien  the  dusky  shades  of  niglit  retreating, 

Before  the  sun's  red  banner  swiftly  flee; 
Now,  when  the  terrors  of  the  dark  are  fleeting, 
O  Lord !  we  lift  our  thankful  hearts  to  thee. 

2  To  thee,  whose  word,  the  fount  of  life  unsealing. 

When  hill  and  dale  in  thickest  darkness  lay. 
Awoke  bright  rays  across  the  dim  earth  stealing. 
And  bade  the  eveu  and  morn  complete  the  day. 

3  Look  from  the  tower  of  heaven,  and  send  to  cheer  us, 

Tliy  light  and  truth  to  guide  us  onward  still ; 
Still  let  thy  mercy  as  of  old  be  near  us, 
And  lead  us  safely  to  thy  holy  hill. 

4  So  when  that  morn  of  endless  light  is  waking. 

And  shades  of  evil  from  its  splendor  flee, 
Safe  may  we  rise,  the  earth's  dark  breast  forsaking, 
Through  all  the  long  bright  day  to  dwell  with  thee. 


2.  Morning  Hymn.  C.  M. 

1  Now  that  the  sun  is  beaminor  brio^ht, 
Implore  we,  bending  low. 
That  he,  the  uncreated  Light, 
May  guide  us  as  we  go. 


MORNING. 

2  No  sinful  word,  nor  deed  of  wrong, 

JN'or  thonghts  tliat  idly  rove, 
But  simple  truth  be  on  our  tongue. 
And  in  our  hearts  be  love. 

3  And  while  the  hours  in  order  flow, 

Securely  keep,  O  God, 
.  Our  hearts,  beleaguered  by  the  foe. 
That  tempts  our  every  road. 

4  And  grant  that  to  thine  honor.  Lord, 

Our  daily  toil  may  tend  ; 
That  we  begin  it  at  thy  word. 
And  in  thy  favor  end. 


3.  Prayer.  L.  M. 

1  Thou  Brightness  of  the  Father's  ray, 
True  Light  of  light,  and  Day  of  day  : 
Light's  fountain  and  eternal  spring  : 
Thou  Morn  the  morn  illumining ! 

2  Glide  in,  thou  very  Sun  divine ; 
AVith  everlasting  brightness  shine : 
And  shed  abroad  on  every  sense 
The  Spirit's  light  and  influence. 

3  Thee,  Father,  let  us  seek  aright : 
The  Father  of  perpetual  light: 
The  Father  of  Almighty  grace : 
Each  wile  of  sin  away  to  chase. 

4  Our  acts  with  courage  do  thou  fill : 
Blunt  thou  the  tempter's  tooth  of  ill : 
Misfortune  into  good  convert. 

Or  give  us  grace  to  bear  unhurt. 

5  And  Christ,  our  daily  food  be  nigh, 
And  Faith  our  daily  cup  suj^ply : 


MORNING.  3 

So  may  we  quaff,  to  calm  and  bless, 
The  Spirit's  rapturous  holiness. 

"  The  day  that  God  hath  llessedr  II.  M. 

.  Awake,  ye  saints,  awake  ! 

And  hail  this  sacred  day ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyful  homage  pay  : 
Come,  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

}  On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose; 
He  burst  the  bars  of  death. 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes ; 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  his  love. 

!  Hither,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
Lo !  the  redeemed  of  God  ascend. 

Their  tribute  hither  bring : 
Here,  crowned  with  everlasting  joy. 
In  hymns  of  praise  their  tongues  employ, 

And  hail  th'  immortal  King. 


5.  Th&  Morning  and  Evening  Light.  L.  M. 

1  When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies. 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 

O  Sun  of  righteousness  divine. 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine! 
Oh!  chase  the  clouds  of  guilt  away. 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close. 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose. 


4  EVENING. 

With  pard'ning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Father,  while  I  rest ; 
And,  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 
Oh,  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies ! 

3  And  at  my  life's  last  setting-sun. 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done. 
Father,  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed; 
And,  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

6,  Prayer  for  the  Fatherless.  12s. 

1  When  the  sun  gloriously  comes  forth  from  the  ocean. 

Making  earth  beautiful,  chasing  shadows  away. 
Thus  do  we  offer  thee  our  prayer  of  devotion, 
God  of  the  fatherless !  guide  us,  guard  us  to-day. 

2  When  o'er  the  western  hills,  the  sunset  tints  blending. 

Show  us  how  quickly  fades  all  that  on  earth  seems 
bright. 
Still  to  unfading  realms  our  prayer  is  ascending, 
God  of  the  fatherless !  guide  us,  guard  us  to-night. 

7.  Vesper  Hymn. 

1  Hark  !  the  vesper  hymn  is  stealing. 

O'er  the  waters  soft  and  clear ; 
ISTearer  yet,  and  nearer  pealing, 

Now  it  bursts  upon  the  ear  ! 
Jubilate.     Amen. 
Farther  now,  now  farther  stealing, 

Soft  it  fades  upon  the  ear. 

2  !N^ow  like  moonlight  waves  retreating, 

To  the  shore  it  dies  along ; 


EVENING. 


Now  like  angiy  surges  meeting, 
Breathes  the  mingled  tide  of  song. 
Jubilate.     Amen. 

Hush  !  again  like  waves  retreating, 
To  the  shore  it  dies  along. 


8.  Vespers.  P.  M. 

1  Fading,  still  fading,  the  last  beam  is  shining ; 
Father  in  heaven  !  the  day  is  declining ; 
Safety  and  innocence  flee  \vitli  the  light, 
Temptation  and  danger  walk  forth  with  the  night ; 
From  the  fall  of  the  shade  till  the  morning  bells  chime, 
Shield  us  from  danger  and  keep  us  from  crime ! 

Father !    have  mercy,   through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ! 
Amen ! 

2  Father  in  heaven  !  Oh,  hear  when  we  call. 
Through  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  Saviour  of  all ! 
Fainting  and  feeble,  w^e  trust  in  thy  might ; 

In  doubting  and  darkness  thy  love  be  our  light ! 
Let  us  sleep  on  thy  breast  while  the  night  taper  burns, 
And  wake  in  thy  arms  when  the  morning  returns. 
Father !    have  mercy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  I 
Amen ! 


9.  Sahhath  Evening.  L.  M. 

1  Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve, 

And  soft  the  sunbeams  lingering  there ; 
For  these  blest  hours  the  world  I  leave, 
AVafted  on  wings  of  faith  and  prayer. 

2  Season  of  rest !  the  tranquil  soul  ^ 

Feels  the  sweet  calm,  and  melts  in  love ; 
And  while  these  sacred  moments  roll. 
Faith  sees  a  smiling  heaven  above. 


6  EVENING. 

3  I^or  will  our  days  of  toil  be  long : 
Our  pilgrimage  will  soon  be  trod ; 
And  we  shall  join  the  ceaseless  song, 
The  endless  Sabbath  of  our  God. 

10.  Vesj?ers.  10s  &  4s. 

1  Father  supreme !  thou  high  and  holy  One, 

To  thee  we  bow ; 
ISTow,  when  the  labor  of  the  day  is  done, 
Devoutly,  now. 

2  From  age  to  age  unchanging,  still  the  same, 

All-good  thou  art ; 
Hallowed  for  ever  be  thy  reverend  name 
In  every  heart ! 

8  When  the  glad  morn  upon  the  hills  was  spread, 
Thy  smile  was  there  ; 
JSTow,  as  the  darkness  gathers  overhead, 
We  feel  thy  care. 

4  Night  spreads  her  shade  upon  another  day 

For  ever  past ; 
So  o'er  our  faults,  thy  love,  we  humbly  pray, 
A  veil  may  cast. 

5  Silence  and  sleep,  o'er  hearts  by  earth  distressed, 

Now  sweetly  steal ; 
So  every  fear  that  struggles  in  the  breast 
Shall  faith  conceal. 

6  Thou  through  the  dark  wilt  watch  above  our  sleep 

With  eye  of  love  ; 
And  thou  wilt  wake  us  wdien  the  sunbeams  p>eep 
The  hills  above. 

7  Oh,  may  each  heart  its  gratitude  express 

As  life  expands, 
And  find  the  triumph  of  its  happiness 
In  thy  commands ! 


EVENING. 


11.  The  Departed.  P.  M. 

1  The  spirits  of  the  loved  and  the  departed 

Are  with  us,  and  they  tell  us  of  the  sky, 
A  rest  for  the  bereaved  and  broken-hearted, 

A  house  not  made  with  hands,  a  home  on  high  ; 
Holy  monitions, — a  mysterious  breath, — 

A  whisper  from  the  marble  lialls  of  death. 

2  They  have  gone  from  us,  and  the  grave  is  strong. 

Yet  in  night's  silent  watches  they  are  near ; 
Their  voices  linger  round  us,  as  the  song 

Of  the  sweet  bird  that  lingers  on  the  ear, 
When,  floating  upward  in  the  flush  of  even. 

Its  form  is  lost  from  earth  and  swallowed  up  in 
heaven. 


12.  Even  Song,  lis. 

1  Be  near  us,  O  Father  !  through  night's  silent  hour ; 
Impart  to  our  slumbers  thy  calmness  divine ; 
Drop  rest  on  our  lids  like  the  dew  on  the  flower. 
That  even  our  still  sleep  may  have  something  of  thine. 

2  Oh,  watch  o'er  our  couch  ;  drive  the  tempter  away  ; 
From  the  sins  that  corrupt  and  betray  keep  us  free ; 
That  nor  fancy  shall  wander,  nor  passion  shall  stray. 
And  we  dream  not  a  thought  that's  displeasing  to  thee. 

3  And  grant,  when  deep  sleep  o'er  our  senses  shall  close, 
That  the  heart  may  still  watch,  all  unclouded  and  clear ; 
Guard,  guard  still  thy  children  ;  and  bless  the  repose 
That,  stainless  of  sin,  is  untouched  by  a  fear. 

4  Then  still  to  thee.  Father,  our  praises  we  pay ; 
Still  to  thee  we  will  ofl'er  love's  infinite  store ; 

Send  down  thy  pure  Spirit,  even  now  while  we  pray ; 
Be  with  us,  and  keep  us,  and  bless  evermore ! 


EVENING. 


13.  Song  in  the  Night.  7s 

1  Slowly,  by  God's  liand  unfurled, 
Down  around  the  weary  world 
Falls  the  darkness ;  oh,  how  still 
Is  the  working  of  his  will ! 

2  Mighty  Spirit,  ever  nigh ! 
Work  in  me  as  silently ; 

Yeil  the  day's  distracting  sights, 
Show  me  heaven's  eternal  lights. 

3  Living  stars  to  view  be  brought 

In  the  boundless  realms  of  thought. 
High  and  infinite  desires. 
Flaming  like  those  U23per  fires. 

4  Holy  truth,  eternal  right, 

Let  them  break  upon  my  sight ; 
Let  them  shine  serene  and  still, 
And  with  light  my  being  fill. 

14.  Evening  Blessing.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Holiest  !  breathe  an  evening  blessing. 

Ere  repose  our  eyelids  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing ; 
Thou  canst  save  and  thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us. 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel  guards  from  thee  surround  us — 
We  are  safe  if  thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary. 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee ; 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
Watcheth  where  thy  people  be. 


EVENING. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'erttike  us, 
And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us. 
Clad  in  bri^-ht  and  deathless  bloom. 


15.  Dona  nobis ])ace7n.  P.  M. 

1  Hear  us,  Heavenly  Father,  hear  us  ! 
Give  to  us  thy  perfect  peace, 

Thou  whose  love  unsleeping 
Watch  is  ever  keeping. 
Shades  of  evening  gather; 
Thou,  our  heavenly  Fathei-, 
Holy  and  Merciful, 
Hear  our  evening  prayer ! 

2  When  life's  glooms  o'ertake  us, 
Thou  wilt  not  forsake  us: 
When  life's  shadows  darken, 
Then  our  cry  wilt  hearken  ; 
Holy  and  Merciful ! 

Thou  wilt  hear  our  prayer. 
Give  us  thy  peace,  O  Lord  ! 
Keep  us  in  thy  perfect  peace. 

Ig,  lifox  et  tenebrce.  L.  M. 

1  Again,  as  evening's  shadow  falls. 
We  gather  in  these  hallowed  walls. 
And  vesper  Hymn  and  vesper  Prayer 
Rise  mingling  on  the  holy  air. 

May  struggling  hearts,  that  seek  releaoC, 
Here  find  the  rest  of  God's  own  peace ; 
And,  strengthened  here  by  Hymn  and  Prayer, 
Lay  down  the  burden  and  the  care  ! 

2  O  God,  our  Light,  to  thee  we  bow ! 
Within  all  shadows,  standest  thou : 


10  EYENIXG. 

Give  deeper  calm  tlian  night  can  bring, 
Give  sweeter  songs  than  lips  can  sing! 
Life's  tunmlt  we  must  meet  again, 
We  cannot  at  the  shrine  remain  ; 
But,  in  the  spirit's  secret  cell. 
May  Hymn  and  Prayer  for  ever  dwell  I 


17,  Lucis  Creator  ojytimc,  L.  M. 

1  O  BLEST  Creator  of  the  light ! 

Who  didst  the  dawn  from  darkness  bring. 
And  in  the  heaven's  glorious  height 
Didst  bid  the  stars  tos^ether  sins: : 

O  O 

Who,  gently  blending  eve  with  morn 

And  morn  with  eve,  didst  call  them  day  ; 

Thick  flows  the  flood  of  darkness  down, 
Oh,  hear  us  as  we  come  to  pray ! 

2  Keep  thou  our  souls  from  thought  of  crime  ; 

Keep  them  from  guilt's  remorseful  strife ; 
Not  living  for  the  things  of  time, 

But  living  the  eternal  life. 
Teach  us  to  knock  at  heaven's  high  door ; 

Teach  us  the  prize  of  life  to  win  ; 
Teach  us  all  evil  to  abhor, 

And  purify  ourselves  within. 


18.  JSTearer  to  Thee.  P.  M. 

1  Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me  ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be  — 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 


EVENING.  1 1 

2  Tlioiigli,  like  the  wanderei*, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone ; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, — 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

3  There  let  the  way  appear, 

Steps  mito  heaven ; 
All  that  thon  sendest  me, 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, — 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts. 

Bright  with  thy  praise. 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs, 

Bethel  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee, — 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing. 

Cleaving  the  sky. 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be. 
Nearer  my  God,  to  thee, — 

Nearer  to  thee ! 


J9.  Emning  Meditations.  C.  M. 

1  Behold  the  western  evening  liglit! 
It  melts  in  deepening  gloom  ; 
So  calmly  Christians  sink  away, 
Descending;  to  the  tomb. 


12  EVEMKG. 

Tlie  winds  breathe  low, — the  withering  leaf 
Scarce  whispers  from  the  tree  ; 

So  gently  flows  the  parting  breath, 
When  good  men  cease  to  be. 

2  How  beautiful,  on  all  tlie  hills, 

The  crimson  light  is  slied  ! 
'Tis  like  the  peace  the  Christian  gives 

To  mourners  round  his  bed. 
How  mildly  on  the  wandering  cloud 

The  sunset  beam  is  cast ! 
'Tis  like  the  memory  left  behind. 

When  loved  ones  breathe  their  last. 

3  And  now  above  the  dews  of  night 

The  yellow  star  appears  ; 
So  faith  springs  in  the  hearts  of  those 

Whose  eyes  are  bathed  in  tears. 
But  soon  the  morning's  happier  light 

Its  glories  shall  restore ; 
And  eyelids  that  are  sealed  in  death 

Shall  wake  to  close  no  more. 


20.  Christmas  Vesper  Hymn,  P.  M. 

1  Depart  awhile,  each  thought  of  care. 

Be  earthly  things  forgotten  all, 
And  speak,  my  soul,  thy  vesper  prayer. 

Obedient  to  that  sacred  call. 
For  hark  !  the  pealing  chorus  swells, 

Devotion  chants  the  hymn  of  praise, 
And  now  of  joy  and  hope  it  tells, 
Till  fainting  on  the  ear,  it  says — 
Glory  be  to  thee,  our  Lord, 
Our  Lord,  our  Lord. 

2  Thine,  wondrous  babe  of  Galilee, 

Fond  theme  of  David's  harp  and  song. 


EVENING.  13 

Thine  are  the  notes  of  minstrelsy, 
To  thee  its  ransomed  chords  beh^no-. 

And  hark!  again  the  chorus  swells, 
The  song  is  wafted  on  the  breeze, 

And  to  the  listening  earth  it  tells, 
In  accents  soft  and  sweet  as  these — 
Glorj  be  to  thee,  our  Lord. 

3  My  heart  doth  feel  that  still  he's  near, 
To  meet  the  soul  in  hours  like  this, 
Else,  why,  O  why,  that  falling  tear, 

When  all  is  peace  and  love  and  bliss. 
But  hark  !  that  pealing  chorus  swells 

Anew  its  thrilling  vesper  strain, 
And  still  of  joy  and  hope  it  tells, 
And  bids  creation  sing  again — • 
Glory  be  to  thee,  our  Lord. 

21.  Evening  Aspiration.  7s  &  6s. 

1  The  mellow  eve  is  gliding 

Serenely  down  the  west ; 
So,  every  care  subsiding, 
My  soul  would  sink  to  rest. 

2  The  woodland  hum  is  ringino- 

The  daylight's  gentle  close ; 

May  angels,  round  me  singing. 

Thus  hymn  my  last  repose. 

3  The  evening  star  has  lighted 

Her  crystal  lamp  on  high ; 
So,  when  in  death  benighted, 
May  hope  illume  the  sky. 

4  In  golden  splendor  dawning. 

The  morrow's  light  shall  break : 
Oh!  on  the  last  bright  morning, 
May  I  in  glory  wake. 
12* 


14  EVENING. 


22.  TwiligJd  Hymn.  12s  &  lis. 

1  See,  dayliglit  is  fading  o'er  eartli  and  o'er  ocean, 

The  sun  has  gone  down  on  the  far  distant  sea ; 
Oil !  now,  in  the  hush  of  the  fitful  commotion, 
We  lift  our  tired  spirits,  blest  Saviour,  to  thee. 

2  Full  oft  wast  thou  found  afar  on  the  mountain 

As  eventide  spread  her  dark  wing  o'er  the  wave : 
Thou  Son  of  the  Highest,  and  life's  endless  fountain. 
Be  with  us,  we  pray  thee,  to  bless  and  to  save. 

3  And  oft  as  the  tumult  of  life's  heaving  billow 

Shall  toss  our  frail  bark,  driving  Avild  o'er  night's  deep. 
Let  thy  healing  wing  be  stretched  o'er  oui*  pillow. 
And  guard  us  from  evil,  though  death  watch  our  sleep. 

4  To  God,  our  great  Father,  whose  throne  is  in  heaven, 

Who  dwells  with  the  lowly  and  humble  in  heart, 
Tlirough  the  Son  and  the  Spirit  all  glory  be  given  ; 
One  God,  ever  blessed  and  praised,  thou  art. 


23.  JEntire  Trust  L.  M. 

1  Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep, 
I  lay  me  down  in  peace  to  sleep ; 
Secure  I  rest  upon  the  wave. 

For  thou,  O  Lord,  hast  power  to  save. 

2  I  know  thou  wilt  not  slight  my  call. 
For  thou  dost  mark  the  sparrow's  fall  1 
And  calm  and  peaceful  is  my  sleep. 
Hocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep. 

3  And  such  the  trust  that  still  were  mine, 
Though  stormy  winds  swept  o'er  the  brine, 
Or  though  the  tempest's  fiery  breath 
Roused  from  sleep  to  wreck  and  death  ! 


EVENING.  15 


4  111  ocean  caves  still  safe  with  tliee, 
The  germs  of  immortality  ; 
And  calm  and  peaceful  is  mj  sleep, 
Eocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep. 


24,  Vespers.  L.  M. 

Thee  in  the  hymns  of  morn  we  praise, 
To  thee  our  voice  at  eve  we  raise ; 
Oh,  grant  us,  with  thy  saints  on  high. 
Thee  through  all  time  to  glorify. 


25.  Salutis  ]ium<tnce  sator.  L.  M. 

1  O  THOU  pure  Light  of  souls  that  love. 

True  joy  of  every  human  breast. 
Sower  of  life's  immortal  seed. 

Our  Saviour  and  Redeemer  blest ! 

2  Be  thou  our  guide,  be  thou  our  goal. 

Be  thou  our  pathway  to  the  skies ; 
Our  joy  when  sorrow  fills  the  soul, 
In  death  our  everlasting  prize. 


26.  Vespers.  P.  M. 

1  The  day  expires ! 
My  soul  desires 

And  pants  to  see  that  day 
When  whate'er  hath  vexed  her  here 
Shall  be  done  away. 

2  The  night  is  here ! 
Oh  !  be  thou  near  ; 

Lord,  make  it  light  within  ; 
Drive  away  from  out  my  heart 
All  the  night  of  sin. 


16  EVENING. 

3  The  sunbeams  pale, 
And  flee  and  fail. 

O  uncreated  Sun ! 
Let  thy  light  now  shine  on  us, 
Then  our  joy  were  won. 

4  All  things  that  move 
Below,  above, 

Now  with  sleep  are  blest ; 
Work  thou  still  in  me  while  1 
Calmly  in  thee  rest. 

5  "When  shall  the  sway 
Of  night  and  day 

Cease  to  rule  man  thus  ? 
When  that  brightest  of  days 
Once  shall  dawn  on  us. 

6  Oh !  never  then 
Her  light  again 

Jerusalem  shall  miss ; 
For  the  Lamb  shall  be  her  light, 
Filling  her  with  bliss. 

27.  Evening  Prayer.  P.  M. 

1  'Tis  ]!^ature's  time  for  prayer — 
The  silent  praises  of  the  glorious  sky. 

And  the  earth's  orisons,  profound  and  high, 
To  Heaven  their  breathings  bear. 

2  With  them  my  soul  would  bend 
In  humble  rev'rence  at  thy  holy  throne, 
Trusting  thy  mercy  in  thy  Son  alone 

Thy  sceptre  to  extend. 

3  If  I  this  day  have  striven 

With  thy  blest  Spirit,  or  have  bowed  the  knee 
To  aught  of  earth  in  weak  idolatry, 
I  pray  to  be  forgiven. 


EVENING.  17 

4  If  I  have  turned  away 

From  grief  or  siiff 'ring  wliicli  I  miglit  relieve, 
Careless  the  cup  of  water  e'en  to  give, 
Forgive  me,  Lord,  I  pray. 

5  Father !  my  soul  would  be 

Pure  as  the  drops  of  eve's  unsullied  dew ; 
And  as  the  stars,  whose  nightly  course  is  true, 
So  would  I  be  to  thee. 

6  And  now,  O  Father !  take 

The  heart  I  cast  with  humble  faith  on  thee, 
And  cleanse  its  depths  from  each  impurity. 
For  thine  own  mercy's  sake ! 

28.  The  Light  Zhichanging.  8s  &  7s. 

1  Glorious  God,  w^e  come  to  bless  thee, 

^ow  w^hen  day  is  veiled  in  night ; 
Thou  who  k  no  west  no  beginning, 
Thou,  the  never-failing  Light ! 

2  Thou  the  darkness  hast  dissolved. 
And  the  outward  light  created. 

That  all  things  in  light  might  be ; 
Fixing  the  unfixed  chaos, 
Moulding  it  to  wondrous  beauty, 

Into  the  fair  world  we  see. 

3  Tliou  enlightenest  man  with  reason, 

Far  beyond  thy  creatures  dumb, 
That  light  in  thy  Light  beholding, 
WlioUy  light  he  might  become. 

4  Thou  hast  set  the  radiant  heavens 
AYith  thy  many  lamps  of  brightness, 

Filling  all  the  vaults  above. 
Day  and  night  in  turn  subjecting 
To  a  brotherhood  of  service, 

And  a  mutual  law  of  love. 


18  EVENING. 

5  By  the  niglit  our  wearied  nature, 
Resting  from  its  toil  and  tears ; 
To  the  works,  Lord,  that  thou  lovest, 
Waking  us  when  day  appears. 


29.  Trust  in  God.  P.  M. 

1  The  night  is  come,  wherein  at  last  we  rest, 
God  order  this  and  all  things  for  the  best ! 
Beneath  his  blessing,  feai-less  may  we  lie, 

Since  ho  is  nigh. 

2  Drive  evil  thoughts  and  spirits  far  away  ; 
O  Father,  watch  o'er  us  till  dawning  da/, 
Body  and  soul  alike  from  harm  defend, 

Thine  angels  send. 

3  Let  holy  prayers  and  thoughts  our  latest  be, 
Let  us  awake  with  joy,  still  close  to  thee  ; 

In  all  serve  thee ;  in  every  deed  and  thought 
Thy  j)raise  be  sought. 

4  Give  to  the  sick,  as  thy  beloved,  sleep ; 

And  help  the  captive,  comfort  those  who  weep ; 
Care  for  the  widows'  and  the  orphans'  woe ; 
Keep  far  our  foe. 

5  Father,  thy  Name  be  praised,  thy  kingdom  come. 
Thy  will  be  wrought  as  in  our  heavenly  home ; 
Keep  us  in  life,  forgive  our  sins,  deliver 

Us  now  and  ever !     Amen. 


30.  Hymn  of  Trust  L.  M. 

1  O  Love  Divine,  that  stooped  to  share 
Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear, 
On  Thee  we  cast  each  earth-born  care, 
We  smile  at  pain  while  Thou  art  near ! 


EVENING.  19 

2  Though  long  the  weary  way  we  tread, 

And  sorrow  crown  each  lingering  year, 
lS"o  path  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread. 

Our  hearts  still  whispering,  Thou  art  near ! 

3  When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief. 

And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear. 
The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leaf. 
Shall  softly  tell  us.  Thou  art  near ! 

4  On  thee  we  fling  our  burdening  woe, 

O  Love  Divine,  for  ever  dear. 
Content  to  sufter  while  we  know, 
Living  and  dying,  Thou  art  near! 

31.  Easter, —  Vespers.  P.  M. 

1  Smile  praises,  O  sky, 

Soft  breathe  them,  O  air. 
Below,  and  on  high. 

And  everywhere ! 
The  black  troop  of  storms 

Has  yielded  to  calm  ; 
Tufted  blossoms  are  peeping, 

And.  early  palm. 

2  Arouse  thee,  O  spring ; 

Ye  flowers,  come  forth  ; 
With  thousand  hues  tinting 

The  soft  green  earth  : 
Ye  violets  tender. 

And  sweet  roses  bright, 
Gay  Lent-lilies  blended 

With  pure  lilies  white. 

3  Sweep,  tides  of  rich  music, 

The  full  veins  along ; 
And  pour  in  full  measure. 
Sweet  voices,  your  soni^ 


20  EVENING. 

Sing,  sing,  for  He  livetli, 
He  lives,  as  He  said  ; 

The  Lord  has  arisen 

Unharmed  from  the  dead. 

4  Clap,  clap  your  hands,  mountains 

Ye  valleys,  resound  : 
Leap,  leap  for  joy,  fountains  ; 

Ye  hills,  catch  the  sound. 
All  triumph  !  He  liveth, 

He  lives,  as  He  said  ; 
Tlie  Lord  hath  arisen 

Unharmed  from  the  dead. 


32.  Vesper  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  LoED  of  eternal  purity  ! 

Who  dost  the  world  with  liglit  adorn, 
And  paint  the  tracts  of  azure  sky 
With  lovely  hues  of  eve  and  morn  : 

2  Who  didst  command  the  sun  to  light 

His  fiery  wheel's  effulgent  blaze ; 
Didst  set  the  moon  her  circuit  bright ; 
The  stars  their  ever-winding  maze : 

3  That,  each  within  its  ordered  sphere. 

They  might  divide  the  night  from  day ; 
And  of  the  seasons  through  the  year. 
The  well-remembered  signs  display  : 

4  Scatter  our  night,  eternal  God, 

And  kindle  thy  pure  beam  within  ; 
Free  us  from  guilt's  oppressive  load. 
And  break  'the  deadly  bonds  of  sin. 


EVENING.  21 


33.  Sunset.  P.  M. 

1  The  sun  is  set.     I  mark  the  stars  as  gleaming,  one  by 

one, 
Bright  through  the  twilight's  deepening  shade  the  gems 

of  evening  shone ; 
»Till  rising  o'er  the  eastern  hills  the  full-orbed  moon  is 

seen. 
And  in  her  brightness  walking  forth   along  the  blue 

serene. 

2  And  oh,  while  these  fair  works  of  thine  possess   my 

raptured  thought, 
The  moon  which  tliv  ris^ht  hand  hath  formed,  the  stars 

thv  iino^ers  wrouo-ht ; 
Lord,  what  is  man,  I  cry,  that  thou  a  glance  on  him 

shouldst  throw ; 
Or  son  of  man,  that  thou  from  heaven  shouldst  visit 

him  below  ? 

3  O'er  him  the  solitude  of  night  and  stillness  soon  shall 

creep. 
As  o'er  this  fading  face  of  things,  and  mantle  liim  in 

sleep ; 
But  thou  hast  said,  we  shall  not  sleep  in  everlasting 

night, 
But  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye  shall  wake  again  to 

light. 

4  Grant  that  each  evening  in  its  course  this  wayward 

heart  may  find. 

Still  more  observant  of  thy  laws,  and  to  thy  will  re- 
signed ; 

And  when  the  last  dread  evening  comes,  do  thou  my 
soul  convey, 

With  thee  among  thy  saints  to  dwell  in  never-ending 
day! 


22  GOD. 


GOD. 


34.  -^  Sunday  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  LoKD  of  all  being  throned  afar, 
Thy  glory  flames  from  sun  and  star ; 
Centre  and  soul  of  ever}^  sphere,  ' 
Yet  to  each  loving  heart  how  near  ? 

2  Sun  of  our  life,  thy  quickening  ray 
Sheds  on  our  path  the  glow  of  day  ; 
Star  of  our  hope,  thy  softened  light 
Cheers  the  lono;  watches  of  the  nis^ht. 

3  Our  midnight  is  thy  smile  withdrawn  ; 
Our  noontide  is  thy  gracious  dawn ; 
Our  rainbow  arch  thy  mercy's  sign  ; 
All,  save  the  clouds  of  sin,  are  thine! 

4  Lord  of  all  life,  below,  above, 

Whose  light  is  truth,  whose  warmth  is  love, 
Before  thy  ever-blazing  throne 
We  ask  no  lustre  of  our  own. 

5  Grant  us  thy  truth  to  make  us  free. 
And  kindling  hearts  that  burn  for  thee, 
Till  all  thy  living  altars  claim 

One  holy  light,  one  heavenly  flame ! 


35.  Wondei's  of  God's  Condescension.  Ts. 

1  Hallelujah  !  raise,  oh,  raise 
To  our  God  the  song  of  praise : 
All  his  servants  join  to  sing, 
God,  our  Saviour  and  our  King. 

2  Blessed  be  for  evermore 

That  dread  name  which  we  adore : 


GOD.  2c 

O'er  all  nations,  God  alone, 
Higher  than  the  heavens  his  throne. 

3  Yet  to  view  the  heavens  he  bends ; 
Yea,  to  earth  he  condescends ; 
Passing  by  the  rich  and  great, 
For  the  low  and  desolate. 

4:  He  can  raise  the  poor  to  stand 
"With  the  princes  of  the  land  ; 
Wealth  npon  the  needj  shower, 
Set  the  lowliest  high  in  power. 

5  He  the  broken  spirit  cheers, 
Tnrns  to  joy  the  monrner's  tears  ; 
Snch  the  wonders  of  his  ways : 
Praise  his  name,  forever  praise. 

36.  The  Spirit  of  a  little  Child.  C.  M. 

1  Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life 

Is  portioned  ont  for  me  ; 
The  changes  that  will  surely  come 

I  do  not  fear  to  see : 
I  ask  thee  for  a  present  mind. 

Intent  on  pleasing  thee. 

2  I  ask  thee  for  a  thoughtful  love, 

Through  constant  watching  wise, 
To  meet  the  glad  with  joyful  smiles, 

And  wipe  the  weeping  eyes ; 
A  heart  at  leisure  from  itself, 

To  soothe  and  sympathize. 

3  I  ask  thee  for  the  daily  strength. 

To  none  that  ask  denied, 
A  mind  to  blend  with  outward  life. 

While  keeping  at  thy  side; 
Content  to  fill  a  little  space. 

If  thou  be  glorified. 


24  GOD. 


And  if  some  things  I  do  not  ask, 

Among  my  blessings  be, 
I'd  have  my  spirit  filled  the  more 

With  grateful  love  to  thee ; 
More  careful — not  to  serve  thee  much, 

But  please  thee  perfectly. 


37.  ^^  aiicvnt  Hymn  of  Praise  to  God.         L.  M. 

1  Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Lord  ! 

We  praise  thy  name  with  one  accord  ; 
Thy  saints,  who  here  thy  goodness  see, 
Through  all  the  world  do  worship  thee. 

2  To  thee  aloud  all  angels  cry, 

The  heavens  and  all  the  powers  on  high : 
Thee,  holy,  holy,  holy  King, 
Lord  God  of  hosts  they  ever  sing. 

3  Th'  apostles  join  the  glorious  throng ; 
The  prophets  swell  th'  immortal  soug; 
The  martyrs'  noble  army  raise 
Eternal  anthems  to  thy  praise. 

4  From  day  to  day,  O  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honor  thee ! 
Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore. 
World  without  end  for  evermore  ! 

5  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  we  humbly  pray, 
To  keep  ns  safe  from  sin  this  day ; 
Have  mercy.  Lord !  we  trust  in  thee ; 
Oh,  let  us  ne'er  confounded  be ! 


38.        ""  ^ho  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  GodP   10s  &  11; 

1  Oh,  worship  the  King,  all  glorious  above ; 
Oh,  gratefully  sing  his  power  and  his  love  ! 


GOD.  25 

Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendor,  and  girded  with  2)raise. 

2  Oh,  tell  of  his  might,  oh,  sing  of  his  grace. 
Whose  robe  is  the  light,  whose  canopy  space ! 

His  chariots  of  wrath  the  deep  thunder-clouds  form, 
And  dark  is  his  path  on  the  wrings  of  the  storm. 

3  Thy  bountiful  care  what  tongue  can  recite  ? 
It  breathes  in  the  air,  it  shines  in  the  light. 

It  streams  from  the  hills,  it  descends  to  the  plains, 
And  sweetly  distils  in  the  dcAV  and  the  rains. 

4  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail, 
In  thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  thee  to  fail ; 

Thy  mercies  how  tender  !  how  firm  to  the  end  ! 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Redeemer,  and  Friend. 


39.  ''God  is  Lover  8s  &  Ts. 

1  God  is  love  ;  his  mercy  brightens 

All  the  path  in  which  we  rove ; 
Bliss  he  wakes,  and  woe  he  lightens  : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever ; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move : 
But  his  mercy  waneth  never, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  Even  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth, 

"Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove ; 
From  the  gloom  his  brightness  streameth : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above : 
Everywhere  his  glory  shineth, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


26  GOD. 


40.  ^^ The  Lord  is  my  salvation  j  whom      /r,  p   /^ 

f^hall  T-ff.a.rr'  /s  tis  OS. 


shall  I  fear 


1  God  is  my  strong  salvation  ; 

What  foe  have  I  to  fear  ? 
In  darkness  and  temptation, 
My  Light,  my  Help,  is  near. 

2  Though  hosts  encamp  aronnd  me, 

Firm  in  the  fight  I  stand  ; 
What  terror  can  confound  me, 
With  God  at  my  right  hand  ? 

3  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance ; 

My  sonl,  with  courage  wait ; 
His  truth  be  tliy  aftiance. 
When  faint  and  desolate. 

4  His  might  thy  heart  shall  strengthen, 

His  love  thy  joy  increase ; 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen. 
The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace ! 


41.  Prayer  for  the  Saviour^  s  gaidance.       8s  &  Ts. 

1  Gently,  Lord !  oh,  gently  lead  us 

Through  this  lonely  vale  of  tears ; 
Through  the  changes  thou'st  decreed  us, 

Till  our  last  great  change  appears  : 
When  temptation's  darts  assail  us. 

When  in  devious  paths  we  stray. 
Let  thy  goodness  never  fail  us. 

Lead  us  in  thy  perfect  way. 

2  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish. 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 
Suff*er  not  our  hearts  to  languish. 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear: 


GOD. 


And,  when  mortal  life  is  ended, 
Bid  ns  on  thy  bosom  rest ; 

Till,  by  angel  bands  attended, 
AYe  awake  among  the  blest. 


42»  God^s  Providence.  7s. 

1  Children  of  God  lack  nothing, 

His  promise  bears  them  through  ; 
AYho  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

AVill  clothe  his  people  too. 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens 

No  creature  but  is  fed  ; 
And  he  who  feeds  the  ravens 

Will  orive  his  children  bread. 


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2  Though  vine  and  fig-tree  neither 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear ; 
Though  all  the  field  should  wither, 

]S"or  flocks  nor  herds  be  there ; 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding. 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice. 
For  while  in  him  confidincr, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

Longing  for  rest  in  God.  Ts  &  6s. 

1  O  Almiguty  God  of  love  ! 

Thy  holy  arm  display ; 
Send  us  succor  from  above, 

Against  the  evil  day  ; 
Arm  our  weakness  with  thy  power. 
Put  thy  strength  our  hearts  within. 
Be  our  stronghold  and  our  tower. 

Against  the  assaults  of  sin. 

2  Could  w^e  of  thy  strength  take  hold, 

And  always  feel  thee  near. 


2S  GOD. 

Confident,  divinely  bold, 

Our  souls  would  know  no  fear. 

Nothing  could  their  firmness  shock  ; 

Though  the  gates  of  hell  assail, 

Were  we  built  upon  the  rock, 
They  never  could  prevail. 

3  Thou  wouldst,  in  the  trying  hour, 

A  sure  protection  be, 
Guard  us  from  temptation's  power, 

And  fix  our  souls  on  thee. 
Lord,  on  thee  our  trust  is  placed, 
Never  thence  may  we  remove. 
In  the  arms  of  love  embraced. 

Thine  everlasting  love. 

44.  The  Penitent  Son.  C.  M. 

1  O,  RICHLY,  Father,  have  I  been 

Blest  evermore  by  thee  ! 
And  morning,  noon,  and  night  thou  hast 
Preserved  me  tenderly. 

2  And  yet  the  love  which  thou  shouldst  claim 

To  idols  I  have  given  ; 
Too  oft  have  bound  to  earth  the  hopes 
That  know  no  home  but  heaven. 

3  Unworthy  to  be  called  thy  son, 

I  come  with  shame  to  thee, 
Father! — O,  more  than  Father,  thou 
Hast  always  been  to  me ! 

4  Help  me  to  break  the  heavy  chains 

The  world  has  round  me  thrown. 
And  know  the  glorious  liberty 
Of  an  obedient  son. 

5  That  I  may  henceforth  heed  whate'er 

Thy  voice  within  me  saith, 


GOD.  29 

Fix  deeply  in  my  heart  of  hearts 
A  principle  of  faith, — 

6  Faith  tliat,  like  armor  to  my  soul, 
Shall  keep  all  evil  out, 
More  mighty  than  an  angel  host, 
Encamping  round  about. 

45.  The  Liglit  of  Life.  Ts. 

1  Light  of  life,  seraphic  fire  ! 

Love  divine  thyself  impart : 
Every  fainting  soul  inspire  ; 

Enter  every  drooping  heart : 
Every  mournful  spirit  cheer. 

Scatter  all  our  doubt  and  gloom; 
Father,  in  thy  grace  appear, 

To  thy  human  temples  come ! 

2  Come  in  this  accepted  hour. 

Bring  thy  heavenly  kingdom  in  ; 
Fill  us  with  thy  glorious  power, 

Rooting  out  the  seeds  of  sin  : 
Nothing  more  can  we  require, 

We  can  rest  in  nothing  less  : 
Be  thou  all  our  heart's  desire. 

All  our  joy  and  all  our  peace. 

46.  Prayer  of  a  Strichen  People.  7s  &  6s. 

1  O  Thou  whose  power  stupendous 

Upholds  the  earth  and  sky. 
Thy  grace  preserving  send  us — 
To  thee,  O  Lord  !  we  cry. 

2  From  wilds  of  fearful  error, 

"Wherein  we  darkly  stray, 
Oppressed  with  doubt  and  terror 
For  saving  aid  we  pray. 


30  GOD. 

3  O  God  of  mercy,  hear  us ! 
Our  pain,  our  sorrow,  see; 
Thy  healing  pity  spare  us, 
And  bring  us  home  to  thee ! 


47.  God  everywhere  jpresent.  Ys. 

1  They  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace 
Find  that  throne  in  every  place ! 
If  we  live  a  life  of  prayer, 

God  is  present  everywhere. 

2  In  our  sickness  and  our  health, 
In  our  want,  or  in  our  wealth, 
If  we  look  to  God  in  prayer, 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

3  When  our  earthly  comforts  fail. 
When  the  woes  of  life  prevail, 
'Tis  the  time  for  earnest  prayer ; — • 
God  is  present  everywhere. 

4  Til  en,  my  soul,  in  every  strait 
To  thy  Father  come,  and  wait ; 
He  will  answer  every  prayer ; — 
God  is  present  everywhere. 


48.  Coming  together  in  the  N'aine  of  Jesus.       L.  M. 

1  Great  God  !  the  followers  of  thy  Son, 

We  bow  before  thy  mercy-seat, 
To  worship  thee,  the  holy  one. 
And  pour  our  wishes  at  thy  feet. 

2  Oh,  grant  thy  blessing  here  to-day  ! 

Oh,  give  thy  people  joy  and  peace ! 
The  tokens  of  thy  love  display. 
And  favor,  that  shall  never  cease. 


GOD.  31 

3  We  seek  the  trutli  which  Jesus  brousrht : 

His  path  of  light  we  long  to  tread ; 
Here  be  his  holy  doctrines  taught, 
And  here  their  purest  influence  shed. 

4  May  faith,  and  hope,  and  love  abound  ; 

Our  sins  and  errors  be  forgiven ; 
And  we,  from  day  to  day,  be  found 
Children  of  God,  and  heirs  of  heaven. 


Christian  Love.  Ys. 

1  Father  !  we  look  up  to  thee ; 
Let  us  in  thy  love  agree  ; 
Thou,  who  art  the  God  of  peace, 
Bid  contention  ever  cease. 

2  Make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind. 
Self-forgetful,  true,  and  kind ; 
Strong,  yet  meek  in  thought  and  word, 
Like  thy  Son,  our  blessed  Lord. 

3  Let  us  for  each  other  care, 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear ; 
Ready,  when  reviled,  to  bless. 
Studious  of  the  law  of  peace. 

4  Father !  all  our  souls  inspire. 
Fill  us  with  love's  sacred  fire ; 
Guided  by  that  blessed  light. 
Order  all  our  steps  aright. 

5  Free  from  anger,  free  from  pride, 
Let  us  thus  in  thee  abide ; 

All  the  depths  of  love  express, — 
All  the  heights  of  holiness. 


32  GOD. 


50.  Lord^  have  mercy.  7s. 

1  Lord,  have  mercy  when  we  pray 
Strength  to  seek  a  better  way  ; 
When  our  wakening  thoughts  begin 
First  to  loathe  their  cherished  sin ; 
When  our  weary  spirits  fail, 

And  our  aching  brows  are  pale ; 
Then  thy  strengthening  grace  aiford ; 
Then,  oh,  then,  have  mercy.  Lord ! 

2  Lord,  have  mercy  when  we  know 
First  how  vain  this  world  below ; 
When  its  darker  thoughts  oppress. 
Doubts  perplex,  and  fears  distress ; 
When  the  earliest  gleam  is  given 
Of  the  bright  but  distant  heaven  ; 
Then  thy  strengthening  grace  afford ; 
Then,  oh,  then,  have  mercy.  Lord ! 


51.  Quiet  Worship,  Ts  &  6s. 

1  Open,  Lord,  mine  inward  ear. 

And  bid  my  heart  rejoice ; 
Bid  my  quiet  spirit  hear 

The  comfort  of  thy  voice  ; 
Never  in  the  whirlwind  found, 
Or  where  earthquakes  rock  the  place. 
Still  and  silent  is  the  sound, 

The  whisper  of  thy  grace. 

2  From  the  world  of  sin,  and  noise. 

And  hurry,  I  withdraw  ; 
For  the  small  and  inward  voice 
I  wait  with  humble  awe ; 


GOD.  33 

Silent  am  I  now  and  still, 
"Will  not  in  tliy  presence  move ; 
To  my  waiting  soul  reveal 
The  secret  of  thy  love ! 

52.  The  Angels  of  Grief.  lis  &  4s. 

1  With  silence  only  as  their  benediction, 

God's  angels  come 
Where,  in  the  shadow  of  a  great  affliction. 
The  soul  sits  dumb. 

2  Yet  would  we  say,  what  every  heart  approveth, — 

Our  Father's  will, 
Calling  to  him  the  dear  ones  whom  he  loveth, 
Is  mercy  still. 

3  Xot  upon  us  or  ours  the  solemn  angel 

Hath  evil  wrought ; 
The  funeral  anthem  is  a  glad  evangel ; 
The  good  die  not ! 

4  God  calls  our  loved  ones,  but  we  lose  not  wholly 

What  he  has  given  ; 
They  live  on  earth,  in  thought  and  deed,  as  truly 
As  in  his  heaven. 


53.  Every  Place  a  Temple,  L.  M. 

1  O  Thou  to  whom,  in  ancient  time, 

The  lyre  of  Hebrew  bards  was  strung. 
Whom  kings  adored  in  songs  sublime. 

And  prophets  praised  with  glowing  tongue : 

2  Not  now  on  Zion's  height  alone 

Thy  favored  worshippers  may  dwell ; 
Nor  where,  at  sultry  noon,  tlij  Son 
Sat,  weary,  by  the  patriarch's  well. 


S4:  GOD. 

3  From  every  place  below  the  skies, 

The  grateful  song,  the  fervent  prayer, — 
The  incense  of  the  heart, — may  rise 
To  heaven,  and  tind  acceptance  there. 

4  To  thee  shall  age,  with  snowy  hair. 

And  strength,  and  beauty,  bend  the  knee ; 
And  childhood  lisp,  with  reverent  air, 
Its  praises  and  its  prayers  to  thee. 

5  O  Then  to  whom,  in  ancient  time. 

The  lyre  of  prophet  bards  was  strung. 
To  thee,  at  last,  in  every  clime. 

Shall  temples  rise,  and  praise  be  sung ! 

54.  Supplication.  S.  M. 

1  The  praying  spirit  breathe. 

The  watching  power  impart. 
From  all  entanglements  beneath 

Call  off  my  peaceful  heart : 
My  feeble  mind  sustain. 

By  worldly  thoughts  oppressed ; 
Appear,  and  bid  me  turn  again 

To  my  eternal  rest. 

2  Swift  to  my  rescue  come. 

Thy  own  this  moment  seize ; 
Gather  my  wandering  spirit  home, 

And  keep  in  perfect  peace : 
Suffered  no  more  to  rove 

O'er  all  the  earth  abroad, 
AiTest  the  prisoner  of  thy  love, 

And  shut  me  up  in  God. 

55.  ■^^'^  Help  in  Weakness.  8s  &  Ts. 

1  LoKD,  with  fervor  I  would  praise  thee 
For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestows. 


GOD.  35 

For  tlie  pardoning  grace  tliat  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows : 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeav^or ; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise ; 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 

Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray, 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  aw^ay  ; 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling. 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stained  cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Yainly  would  my  lips  express ; 
Low  before  thy  footstool  kneeling. 

Deign  thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless. 
Let  thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise, 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  thy  praise. 


56.  Guide  us  in  Life  and  Death.       8s,  7s  &  4s. 

1  Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty ; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven  ! 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountains 

Whence  the  living  waters  flow ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 


36  GOD. 

Strong  Deliverer ! 
Be  tliou  still  mj  strciigtli  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  nie  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 


57.  Asking  GocVs  Pity  and  Grace.  C.  M. 

1  O  God,  Avhose  dread  and  dazzling  brow 

Love  never  yet  forsook. 
On  those  who  seek  thy  presence  now 
In  deep  compassion  look. 

2  For  many  a  frail  and  erring  heart 

Is  in  thy  holy  sight. 
And  feet  too  willing  to  depart 
From  the  plain  way  of  right. 

3  Yet,  pleased  the  humble  prayer  to  hear, 

And  kind  to  all  that  live. 
Thou,  when  thou  seest  the  contrite  tear, 
Art  ready  to  forgive. 

4:  Lord,  aid  us,  with  thy  heavenly  grace, 
Our  truest  bliss  to  find, 
!N^or  sternly  judge  our  erring  race. 
So  feeble  and  so  blind. 


58.  '-^  Lift  %i])  your  hearts  P  CM. 

1  "  Lift  up  your  hearts !"     Yes,  I  will  lift 
My  heart  and  soul,  dear  Lord  to  thee, 
Who  every  good  and  perfect  gift 
Vouchsaf 'st  so  lavishly  and  free. 


GOD.  37 

2  All  that  is  best  from  thee  comes  down 

On  us,  with  rich  and  ample  store, 
Thy  bounteous  hands  our  wishes  crown 
With  good,  increasing  more  and  more. 

3  'Twas  thou  that  gave  us  life  and  breath, 

It  is  thy  hand  that  holds  us  still. 
That  keeps  us  from  the  sleep  of  death. 
And  shelters  us  from  every  ill. 

4  All  thou  hast  given  is  thine,  then  take 

Me,  thine  own  gift,  for  all  thine  own, 
And  teach  me  every  day  to  make 
New  vows  of  love  to  thee  alone. 


59.  ^y  G-ocl  and  my  all.  P.  M. 

1  While  thou,  0  my  God,  art  my  help  and  defender, 

^o  cares  can  o'erwhelm  me,  no  terrors  appall ; 
The  wiles  and  the  snares  of  this  world  will  but  render 
More  lively  my  ho^^e  in  my  God  and  my  all. 

2  Yes  ;  thou  art  my  refuge  in  sorrow  and  danger  ; 

My  strength  when  I  suffer ;  my  hope  wdien  I  fall ; 
My  comfort  and  joy  in  this  land  of  the  stranger ; 
My  treasure,  my  glory,  my  God,  and  my  all. 

3  To  thee,  dearest  Lord,  will  I  turn  without  ceasing, 

Though  grief  may  oppress  me,  or  sorrow  befall ; 
And  love  thee,  till  death,  my  blest  spirit  releasing, 
Secures  to  me  Jesus,  my  God,  and  my  all. 

4  And  when  thou  demandest  the  life  thou  hast  given, 

With  joy  will  I  answer  thy  merciful  call ; 
And  quit  thee  on  earth,  but  to  find  thee  in  heaven, 
My  portion  for  ever,  my  God,  and  ihy  all. 
13* 


38  GOD. 


60.  (jrod  seen  in  all  things.  L.  M. 

1  Thou  art,  O  God,  the  life  and  light 

Of  all  this  wondrous  world  we  see ; 
Its  glow  by  day,  its  smile  bj  night. 

Are  but  reflections  caught  from  thee  ; 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine, 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 

2  When  day,  with  farewell  beam,  delays, 

Among  the  opening  clouds  of  even, 
And  we  can  almost  think  we  gaze 

Through  golden  vistas  into  heaven. 
Those  hues  that  make  the  sun's  decline 
So  soft,  so  radiant.  Lord,  are  thine. 

3  When  night,  with  wings  of  starry  gloom, 

O'ershadows  all  the  earth  and  skies. 
Like  some  dark,  beauteous  bird,  whose  plume 

Is  sparkling  with  unnumbered  eyes, — 
That  sacred  gloom,  those  fires  divine. 
So  grand,  so  countless.  Lord,  are  thine. 

4  When  youthful  spring  around  us  breathes, 

Thy  spirit  warms  her  fragrant  sigh. 
And  every  flower  the  summer  wreathes, 

Is  born  beneath  thy  kindling  eye ; 
Where'er  we  turn,  thy  glories  shine. 
And  all  things  fair  and  bright  are  thine. 


61.  Hear  our  Prayer.  P.  M, 

1  Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer ! 

Thou  who  art  Pity  where  sorrow  prevaileth. 
Thou  who  art  Safety  when  mortal  help  faileth, 
Strength  to  the  feeble,  and  Hope  to  despair, 
Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer  ! 


GOD.  39 

2  Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer ! 
Wandering  unknown  in  the  land  of  the  stranger, 
Be  with  all  travellers  in  sickness  or  danger. 

Guard  thou  their  path,  guide  their  feet  from  the 
snare : 
Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer ! 

3  Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer ! 

Still  thou  the  tempest,  niglit's  terrors  revealing, 
In  lightning  flashing,  in  thy  thunder  pealing ; 
Save  thou  the  shipwrecked,  the  voyager  spare : 
Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer. 

4  Hear  thou  the  poor  that  cry  ! 

Feed  thou  the  hungry,  and  lighten  their  sorrow. 
Grant  them  the  sunshine  of  hope  for  the  morrow : 
They  are  thy  children,  their  trust  is  on  high : 
Hear  thou  the  poor  that  cry  ! 

5  Dry  thou  the  mourner's  tear ! 

Heal  thou  the  wounds  of  time-hallowed  affection  : 
Grant  to  the  widow  and  orphan  protection ; 
Be  in  their  trouble  a  friend  ever  near : 
Dry  thou  the  mourner's  tear ! 

6  Hear,  Father,  liear  our  prayer ! 

Long  hath  thy  goodness  our  footsteps  attended ; 
Be  with  the  pilgrim  whose  journey  is  ended  ; 
When,  at  thy  summons,  for  death  we  prepare, 
Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer ! 

62.  Homage  to  God  from  his  works.  7s. 

1  Heralds  of  creation  I  cry  : 

Praise  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most  high  ; 
Heaven  and  earth  !  obey  the  call ; 
Praise  the  Lord,  the  Lord  of  all. 

2  For  he  spake,  and  fortli  from  night 
Sprang  the  universe  to  lio^lit ; 


4:0  JESUS  CHRIST. 

He  commanded  ; — nature  heard, 
And  stood  fast  upon  lils  word. 

3  Praise  liira,  all  ye  hosts  above, 
Spirits  perfected  in  love  ! 

Sun  and  moon,  your  voices  raise ; 
Sing,  ye  stars,  your  Maker's  praise ! 

4  Earth,  from  all  thy  depth  below, 
Ocean's  hallelujahs  flow ; 
Lightning,  vapor,  wind,  and  storm, 
Hail  and  snow,  his  will  perform. 

5  Yales  and  mountains  burst  in  song ; 
Rivers  roll  with  praise  along ! 
Birds  on  wings  of  rapture  soar, 
Warble  at  his  temple-door  ! 

6  High  above  all  height  his  throne  ; 
Excellent  his  IS'ame  alone : 

Him  let  all  his  works  confess ; 
Him  let  every  being  bless. 


JESUS    CHHIST. 


63.  Birth  of  Jesus.  lis  &  10s. 

1  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid : 


Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  the  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining ; 
Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ; 
Angels  bend  o'er  him,  in  slumber  reclining, — 
Monarch,  Redeemer,  Restorer  of  all. 


JESUS   CHRIST.  41 

3  Saj,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom,  and  otierings  divine  ? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Mjrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine ! 

4  Yainlj  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Yainly  with  gold  would  his  favor  secure ; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration ; 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

64.  Kingdom  of  Christ.  Ts  &  6s. 

1  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son  ; 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun. 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  aAvay  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  Before  him  on  the  mountains. 

Shall  Peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness  in  fountains 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 
For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kinwlom  without  end. 


O" 


O'er  every  foe  victorious. 

He  on  his  throne  shall  rest ; 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All  blessing  and  all  blest. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever ; 

That  name  to  us  is  Love. 


42  JESUS   CHRIST. 


()5.  ''''Did  not  our  hearts  hum  within  usV        L.  M. 

1  Hath  not  thy  heart  within  thee  burned 

At  eveninc^'s  calm  and  holy  hour, 
As  if  its  inmost  depths  discerned 
The  presence  of  a  loftier  power  ? 

2  As  they,  w^ho  once  with  Jesns  trod, 

With  kindling  breast  his  accents  heard, 
But  knew  not  that  the  Son  of  God 
Was  uttering  every  burning  word, — 

3  Father  of  Jesus,  thus  thy  voice 

Speaks  to  our  hearts  in  tones  divine ; 
Our  spirits  tremble  and  rejoice, 

But  know  not  that  the  voice  is  thine. 

4  Still  be  thy  hallowed  accents  near ; 

To  doubt  and  passion  whisper  peace ; 
Direct  us  on  our  journey  here, 
And  bid,  in  heaven,  our  wanderings  cease. 


66,  Birth  of  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear. 

That  glorious  song  of  old. 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth, 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold  : — 
"  Peace  on  the  earth — good  will  to  men 

From  heaven's  all-gracious  King" — 
The  w^orld  in  solemn  stillness  lay 

To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

2  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurled. 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 
O'er  all  the  weary  world  ; 


JESUS   CHRIST.  '  43 

Above  its  sad  and  lonely  plains 

They  bend  on  heavenly  wing, 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel  sounds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 

3  For  lo  I  the  days  are  hastening  on, 

By  prophet  bards  foretold, 
"When  with  the  ever-circling  years, 

Conies  round  the  age  of  gold  ; 
When  peace  shall  over  all  the  earth 

Its  ancient  splendors  fling, 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  ano^els  sino;. 

67,  Christ  <:>?/?■  Rt^uge. 

1  Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

AVhile  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 


7s. 


2  Other  refuge  have  I  none ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee ; 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone; 

Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed  ; 

All  my  hope  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  thee  I  find ; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 
Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind 


44  JESUS  CHRIST. 

Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

68.  Trust  in  Christ  C.  M. 

1  Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee 

With  sweetness  fills  my  breast; 
But  sweeter  far  thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  thy  presence  rest. 

2  N^or  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

]N^or  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  thy  blest  name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 

3  Oh,  hope  of  qyqyj  contrite  heart ! 

Oh,  joy  of  all  the  meek  ! 
To  those  wdio  fall,  how  kind  thou  art ! 
How  good  to  those  who  seek ! 

4  But  wdiat  to  those  who  find  ?     Ah  !  this 

I^or  tongue  nor  pen  can  show. 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is, 
IS^one  but  his  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou. 

As  thou  our  prize  w^ilt  be ; 
Jesus,  be  thou  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity. 

69.  The  Mother  of  Christ.  8s  &  7s. 

1  At  the  cross  her  station  keeping. 
Stood  the  mournful  mother  weeping, 

Close  to  Jesus  to  the  last : 
Through  her  heart,  his  sorrow  sharing, 
All  his  bitter  anguish  bearing, 

Now  at  length  the  sword  had  passed. 


THE  HOLY   SPIRIT.  45 

2  Oh  !  how  sad  and  sore  distressed 
Was  that  mother,  highly  blest 

Of  the  sole-begotten  One  ! 
Christ  above  in  torment  hangs,  " 

She  beneath  beholds  the  pangs 

Of  her  dviiii^  pjlorions  Son. 

3  Let  me  mingle  tears  Avith  thee, 
Mourning  him  who  mourned  for  me, 

All  the  days  that  I  may  live ; 
By  the  cross  with  him  to  stay, 
There  with  thee  to  weep  and  pray. 

Is  all  I  ask  of  Christ  to  give. 

4  Christ,  when  thou  shalt  call  me  hence, 
Be  thou  only  my  defence, 

Be  thy  cross  ni}^  victory ; 
"While  my  body  here  decays, 
May  my  soul  thy  goodness  praise, 

Safe  in  paradise  with  thee. 


THE  HOLY   SPIRIT. 

Yeni  Creator  Sjnritus.  C.  M. 

1  Spirit  Divine !  attend  our  prayer. 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  home ; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  power : 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come ! 

2  Come  as  the  light — to  us  reveal 

Our  sinfulness  and  woe ; 
And  lead  us  in  those  paths  of  life 
Where  all  the  ri<j:hteous  ffo. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts 

Like  sacrificial  flame ; 


46  THE  HOLY   SPIRIT. 


Let  our  wliole  soul  an  offering  be 


To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Come  as  the  dew,  and  sweetly  bless 

This  consecrated  hour ; 
May  barrenness  rejoice  to  own 
Thy  fertilizing  power. 

5  Come  as  the  wind  with  rushing  sound, 

With  Pentecostal  grace, 
And  make  the  great  salvation  known 
Wide  as  the  human  race. 

6  Spirit  Divine,  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  home ; 
Descend  with  all  thy  glorious  power : 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come ! 

71.  The  Sj)irifs  Help.  ^s. 

1  Holy  Ghost  !  with  light  divine 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away  ; 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost !  with  power  divine 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine ; 
Long  hath  sin,  without  control. 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost !  wath  joy  divine 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine ; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart ; 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Ghost !  thou.  Lord  Divine, 
Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Cast  down  every  idol-throne — 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 


72.  Ministry  of  the  Sjj^irit.  P.  M. 

1  Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  light, 
From  thy  clear  celestial  height, 

Thy  pure  beaming  radiance  give. 
Come,  thou  Father  of  the  poor, 
Come  with  treasures  which  endure, 
Come,  thou  Light  of  all  that  live. 

2  Thou,  of  all  consolers  best. 
Visiting  the  troubled  breast, 

Dost  refresliing  j^eace  bestow ; 
Thou,  in  toil  art  comfort  sweet, 
Pleasant  coolness  in  the  heat. 

Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe. 

3  Light  immortal.  Light  divine, 
Yisit  thou  these  hearts  of  thine, 

And  our  inmost  being  fill ; 
If  thou  take  thy  grace  away, 
I^othing  pure  in  man  can  stay, 

All  his  good  is  turned  to  ill. 

4  Thou  on  those  who  evermore 
Thee  confess  and  thee  adore, 

Li  thy  sevenfold  gifts  descend ; 
Give  them  comfort  when  they  die, 
Give  them  life  with  thee  on  high, 

Give  them  joys  which  never  end. 


73.  The  Witness  of  the  Spirit.  C.  M. 

1  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire. 
Let  us  thine  influence  prove, 
Source  of  the  old  prophetic  fire. 
Fountain  of  life  and  love. 


48  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

2  Come,  IIolj  Ghost,  for  moved  by  thee, 

The  prophets  wrote  and  spoke ; 
Unlock  the  truth,  thyself  the  key, 
Unseal  the  sacred  book. 

3  Expand  thy  wings,  celestial  Dove, 

Brood  o'er  our  nature's  night ; 
On  our  disordered  spirits  move. 
And  let  there  now  be  light. 

4:  God  through  himself,  we  then  shall  know 
If  thou  within  us  shine  ; 
And  sound  with  all  thy  saints  below, 
Tlie  depths  of  love  divine. 

74.  Descent  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  S.  M. 

1  Feom  God,  thou  Holy  Ghost, 

In  this  accepted  hour. 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 

Descend  in  all  thy  power ; 
We  meet  with  one  accord 

In  our  appointed  place. 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 

Tlie  spirit  of  all  grace. 

2  Like  a  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath. 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind. 

Our  soul  one  feeling  breathe ; 
The  young,  the  old  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above. 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire, 

To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

3  Spirit  of  light,  explore. 

And  chase  our  gloom  away. 
With  lustre  sliining  more  and  more 
Unto  the  perfect  day. 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.  49 

Spirit  of  truth,  be  tliou 

In  life  and  death  our  guide ; 
O  Spirit  of  adoption,  now 

May  we  be  sanctified. 


75.     '^The  Comforter^  lohicli  is  the  Holy  Ghosts   7s  &  5s. 

1  Holy  Ghost,  the  Infinite  ! 
Shine  upon  our  nature's  night 
With  thy  blessed  inward  light, 

Comforter  Divine ! 

2  We  are  sinful :  cleanse  us,  Lord  ; 
We  are  faint :  thy  strength  afi:ord  ; 
Lost, — until  by  thee  restored. 

Comforter  Divine ! 

3  Like  the  dew,  thy  peace  distil ; 
Guide,  subdue  our  wayward  will. 
Things  of  Christ  unfolding  still. 

Comforter  Divine ! 

4  In  us,  for  us,  intercede, 

And,  with  voiceless  groanings,  plead 
Our  unutterable  need. 
Comforter  Divine ! 

5  In  us  "  Abba,  Father,"  cry — 
Earnest  of  our  bliss  on  high. 
Seal  of  immortality, — 

Comforter  Divine! 

6  Search  for  us  the  depths  of  God  ; 
Bear  us  up  the  starry  road. 

To  the  height  of  thine  abode, 
Comforter  Divine ! 


^0  CHURCH  SEASONS. 


CHURCH  SEASONS. 


76.  Tri'um^ph  of  Christianity,  P.  M. 

1  Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness! 

Awake !  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no  more ; 
Bright  o'er  thy  hills  dawns  the  Day-star  of  gladness; 
Arise  !  for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er. 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes,  but  the  arm  that  subdued  them, 

And  scattered  their  legions,  was  mightier  far ; 
They  fled  like  the  chaff  from  the  scourge  that  pursued 
them, 
Yain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots  of  war. 

3  Daughter  of  Zion,  the  Power  that  hath  saved  thee, 

Extolled  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should  be ; 
Shout !  for  the  foe  is  destroyed  that  enslaved  thee, 
The  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is  free. 


77.  The  Birth  of  Christ.  P.  M. 

1  Ko  war  or  battle's  sound 
"Was  heard  the  world  around, 

ISTo  hostile  chiefs  to  furious  combat  ran ; 

But  peaceful  was  the  night, 

In  which  the  Prince  of  light, 
His  reign  of  peace  upon  the  earth  began. 

2  The  shepherds  on  the  lawn. 
Before  the  break  of  dawn. 

Sat  silent,  gazing  on  the  starry  sky; 

When,  lo  !  a  blaze  of  light 

Burst  on  their  wondering  sight, 
With  fiery  radiance  kindling  all  on  high ; 


CllURCn  SEASONS.  51 

And  music,  sweet  and  clear, 

Flowed  on  the  listening  ear. 
Such  as  of  old,  the  sons  of  morning  sung : 

The  gentle  cherubim 

And  shining  seraphim 
"Welcomed  their  Prince  with  rapture  on  their  tongue. 

Hail !  hail !  auspicious  morn ! 

The  Saviour  Christ  is  born  ! 
(Such  was  the  immortal  seraph's  song  sublime ;) 

Glory  to  God  in  Heaven ! 

On  earth  sweet  peace  be  given, 
Sweet  peace  and  friendship  to  the  end  of  time ! 

Oh,  may  the  silver  chime 

Sound  through  all  coming  time ; 
And  let  the  bass  of  heaven's  deep  organ  blow, 

To  bless  the  Holy  Child, 

Who  came  in  winter  wild, 
To  dwell  with  man  in  this  cold  world  below. 

^^  Christ  is  horn  i?i  Bethlehem.^'*  7s. 

1  Hakk  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King ! 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild ; 
God  and  sinners  reconciled." 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise  ; 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies ; 
With  the  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
"  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem." 

3  Mild  he  lays  his  glory  by. 

Born  that  man,  no  more  may  die, 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth. 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

4  Hail,  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Pighteousness! 


52  CHURCH  SEASONS. 

Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

5  Let  us  then  with  angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King ! — 
Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled  !" 


79,  TU  Star  of  Bethlehem,  L.  M. 

1  When  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 
The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train. 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 


2  Hark  !  hark  !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks. 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone,  the  Saviour,  speaks : 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode : 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark ; 
The  ocean  j^awned,  and  rudely  blowed 
The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze. 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem, 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose. 
It  was  the  star  of  Bethleliem. 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all. 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease, 
And  through  the  storm,  and  danger's  thrall. 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  ]^ow  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

111  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem. 
For  ever  and  for  evermore. 

The  Star— the  Star  of  Bethlehem ! 


CHURCH  SEASONS. 


80.  Christ  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life.         10s. 

1  O  Tiiou  great  Friend  to  all  the  sons  of  men, 

Who  once  appeared  in  humblest  guise  below, 
Sin  to  rebuke,  to  break  the  captive's  chain, 

And  call  thy  brethren  forth  from  want  and  woe. 

2  We  look  to  thee !  thy  truth  is  still  the  Light, 

Which  guides  the  nations,  groping  on  their  way, 
Stumbling  and  falling  in  disastrous  night, 
Yet  hoping  ever  for  the  perfect  day, 

3  Yes  !  thou  art  still  the  Life ;  thou  art  the  Way 

The  holiest  know  ; — Light,  Life,  and  Wa}"  of  heaven  ! 
And  they  wdio  dearest  hope,  and  deepest  pray. 

Toil  by  the  light,  life,  way,  wdiich  thou  hast  given. 

81.  Christ  jpresent  in  the  Spirit.  lis. 

1  Oh,  what  though  our  feet  may  not  tread  where  Christ 

trod, 
IN'or  our  ears  hear  the  dashing  of  Galilee's  flood, 
l^or  our  eyes  see  the  cross  that  he  bowed  him  to  bear, 
E'or  our  knees  press  Gethsemane's  garden  of  prayer ! 

2  Yet,  Loved  of  the  Father !  thy  spirit  is  near 

To  the  meek  and  the  lowly  and  the  penitent  here ; 
And  the  voice  of  thy  love  is  the  same,  even  now, 
x\s  at  Bethany's  tomb,  or  on  Olivet's  brow. 

3  Oh,  the  Outward  has  gone,  but  in  glory  and  power 
Tlie  Spirit  surviveth  the  things  of  an  hour ; 
Unchanged,  undecaying,  its  Pentecost  flame 

On  the  heart's  secret  altar  is  burning,  the  same. 


82.  ''RochofAges:'  7& 

1  IwocK  of  Ages !  cleft  for  me. 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ! 

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54  CHURCH  SEASONS. 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  riven  side  that  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure — 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know. 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow — 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone : 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone ! 
Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment-throne,^ 
Rock  of  Ages !  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ! 

33.  His  final  Entrance  into  Jerusalem.  L.  M. 

1  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die : 

O  Christ!  thy  triumj^lis  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin, 

2  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
The  winged  squadrons  of  the  sky 

Look  down,  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes, 
To  see  th'  approaching  sacrifice. 

3  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 

Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh  : 
The  Father,  on  his  sapphire  throne, 
Expects  his  own  anointed  Son. 

4  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die : 
Bow  thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain ; 
Then  take,  O  Lord,  tliy  power,  and  reign ! 


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84.  "  0  sacred  Read.,  now  wounded!'^        7s  &  6s. 

1  O  SACRED  Head,  now  wounded ! 

AYitli  grief  and  sliame  weighed  down  ; 
O  sacred  brow,  surrounded 

With  thorns,  thine  only  crown ! 
Once  on  a  throne  of  glory, 

Adorned  with  light  divine, 
!N'ow  all  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  thee  mine. 

2  On  me,  as  thou  art  dying, 

Oh,  turn  thy  pitying  eye ! 
To  thee  for  mercy  crying. 

Before  thy  cross  I  lie. 
Thine,  thine  the  bitter  passion. 

Thy  pain  is  all  for  me ; 
Mine,  mine  the  deep  transgression, 

My  sins  are  all  on  thee. 

3  What  language  can  I  borrow 

To  thank  thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  all  this  dying  sorrow, 

Of  all  my  woes  the  end  ? 
Oh,  can  I  leave  thee  ever  ? 

Then  do  not  thou  leave  me : 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never 

Outlive  my  love  to  thee. 

4  Be  near  when  I  am  dying ; 

Then  close  beside  me  stand ; 
Let  me,  while  faint  and  sighing. 

Lean  calmly  on  thy  liand  : 
These  eyes,  new  faith  receiving. 

From  thine  eye  shall  not  move ; 
For  he  wlio  dies  believing, 

Dies  safely  in  thy  love. 


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85.  ^  Conimunion  Hymn.  S.  M. 

1  Here  in  the  broken  bread. 

Here  in  the  cup  we  take, 
His  body  and  his  blood  behold, 
Who  sufiered  for  our  sake. 

2  O  thou  who  didst  allow 

Thy  Son  to  suffer  thus. 
Father,  what  more  couldst  thou  have  done 
Than  thou  hast  done  for  us? 

3  We  are  persuaded  now 

That  nothing  can  divide 
Thy  children  from  thy  boundless  love, 
Displayed  in  him  who  died  ; — 

4  Who  died  to  make  us  sure 

Of  mercy,  truth,  and  peace, 
And  from  the  power  and  pains  of  sin 
To  bring  a  full  release. 


86.  ^^  Easter  Hymn,  P.  M. 

1  Awake,  thou  wintry  earth — 

Fling  off  thy  sadness ! 
Fair  vernal  flowers,  laugh  forth 
Your  ancient  gladness ! 
Christ  is  risen ! 

2  Wave,  woods,  your  blossoms  all — 

Grim  death  is  dead  ! 
Ye  weeping  funeral  trees. 
Lift  up  your  head — 
Christ  is  risen ! 

3  Come,  see !  the  graves  are  green ; 

It  is  light — let's  go 


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Where  our  loved  ones  rest 
In  hope  below. 
Christ  is  risen ! 

All  is  fresh  and  new, 

Full  of  spring  and  light ; 
Wintry  heart,  why  wear'st  the  hue 

Of  sleep  and  night  ? 
Christ  is  risen ! 

Leave  thy  cares  beneath. 

Leave  thy  worldly  love ; 
Begin  the  better  life 

With  God  above. 
Christ  is  risen ! 


87.  Anthem  for  Easter  Sundaf/.  8s  &  7i 

1  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed,  'tis  bent 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present ; 

And  with  my  heart  my  voice  I'll  raise 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 

2  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day. 

Sons  of  men  and  angels,  cry  ; 
Raise  your  j  oy s  and  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens ;  and  earth,  reply. 

3  The  rising  Lord  forsakes  the  tomb, 
Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home. 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

4  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done ; 

Fought  the  fight,  the  A^ctory  won  ; 
Jesus'  agony  is  o'er, 

Darkness  veils  the  earth  no  more. 


58  CHURCH  SEASONS. 

5  Yain  the  stone,  tlie  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  bars  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise. 

Hallelujah;  Amen. 

88.  The  City  of  God. 

CHORUS. 

Shotjt  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing : 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  king ! 

1  Sion,  the  marvellous  story  be  telling, 

The  Son  of  the  highest,  how  lowly  his  birth  ! 
The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling, 

He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  he  reigns  upon  earth. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  &c. 

2  Tell  how  he  cometli ;  from  nation  to  nation, 

The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo  round  ; 
How  free  to  the  faithful  he  oifers  salvation, 

How  his  people  Avith  joy  everlasting  are  crowned. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  &c. 

3  Mortals,  yonr  homage  be  gratefully  bringing, 

And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosanna  arise ; 
Ye  angels,  the  full  hallelujah  be  singing: 

One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and  the  skies. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  &c. 

89.  The  Coronation.  C.  M. 

1  All  hail,  the  power  of  Jesus'  name ! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

2  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  his  altar  call : 


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Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  liini  Lord  of  all ! 

3  Ye  cliosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small, 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

5  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

6  Oh,  that,  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall ! 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

90.  "  StHhe  the  cymlalP  8s  &  Ts. 

1  Strike  the  cymbal,  roll  the  timbrel, 

Let  the  trump  of  triumph  sound  ; 
Joyous  singing,  tributes  bringing, 
Th'  isles  exult,  and  seas  resound. 

2  Lo  !  he's  risen  from  death's  dark  prison, 

Rays  divine  his  eyes  relume ; 
Judah's  Lion,  King  of  Zion, 

Lord  o'er  death,  hath  fled  the  tomb. 

3  Judah's  Lion,  King  of  Zion, 

Lord  o'er  death,  hath  fled  the  tomb  ; 

Alleluia !  alleluia ! 
Mortals,  strike  your  tuneful  lyres- 
Holy  mirth  the  day  inspires. 


60  CHURCH   SEASONS. 

4  What  are  nations — what  their  stations ?- 

God  in  Christ  is  Lord  of  hosts, 
God  of  thunder,  Lord  of  wonder : 
Yain  are  mortals,  vain  their  boasts. 

5  "What  are  Jewry's  monarchs  now  ! 
Low  before  Emannel  bow, 

Holy  Son  of  God  sujjreme, 
Mortal,  mortals  to  redeem. 
Praise  him,  praise  him, 
Exulting  nations,  praise ; 
Praise  him,  praise  him, 
Exulting  nations,  praise. 
Hosanna,  hosanna,  hosanna ! 


91.  Glorying  in  the  Cross.  Ss  &  Ts. 

1  In  the  cross  of  Christ  we  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  us, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy  ; 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  us, 
Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy  ! 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  uj^on  our  way  ; 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  more  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified ; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 


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In  the  cross  of  Clirist  we  glorj, 
Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time ; 

All  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 


92.  Eader  Hymn.  ■  P.  M. 

1  Lift  your  glad  voices  in  triumph  on  high, 
For  Jesus  hath  risen,  and  man  cannot  die. 

Yain  were  the  terrors  that  gathered  around  him, 
And  short  the  dominion  of  death  and  the  grave ; 

lie  burst  from  the  fetters  of  darkness  that  bound  him, 
Resplendent  in  glory,  to  live  and  to  save. 

Loud  was  the  chorus  of  angels  on  high, — 

"The  Saviour  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  not  die." 

2  Glory  to  God,  in  full  anthems  of  joy  ; 

The  being  he  gave  us  death  cannot  destroy. 
Sad  were  the  life  we  must  part  with  to-morrow. 

If  tears  were  our  birthright,  and  death  were  our  end  ; 
But  Jesus  hath  cheered  the  dark  valley  of  sorrow, 

And  bade  us,  immortal,  to  heaven  ascend. 
Lift,  then,  your  voices  in  triumph  on  high, 
For  Jesus  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  not  die. 


93.  Christ  is  rise)}.  7s. 

1  AxGEL,  roll  the  stone  away ! 
Death,  give  up  thy  mighty  prey ! 
See,  he  rises  from  the  tomb. 
Glowing  in  immortal  bloom. 

2  Shout,  ye  saints,  in  rapturous  song ; 
Let  the  notes  be  sweet  and  strong ; 
Hail  the  Son  of  God,  this  morn. 
From  his  sepulchre  new  born  I 

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3  Christians,  drj  your  flowing  tears  ; 
Calm  those  unbelieving  fears ; 
Doubt  no  more  his  power  to  save ; 
See  his  own  deserted  grave  ! 

4  Powers  of  heaven,  seraphic  fires, 
Sing,  and  sweep  your  sounding  lyres ; 
Sons  of  men,  in  joyful  strain 

Hail  your  mighty  Saviour's  reign  ! 

5  Every  note  with  rapture  sw^ell, 
And  the  Saviour's  triumph  tell ; 
Where,  O  Death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquished  king? 


94.  The  Ascension.  C.  M. 

1  The  Apostles  on  the  mountain  stand — 
The  mystic  mount — in  Holy  Land  ; 
They,  w^ith  the  blessed  Mother,  see 
Jesus  ascend  in  majesty. 

2  The  angels  say  to  the  eleven, — 

"  Why  stand  ye  gazing  into  heaven  ? 
This  is  the  Saviour — this  is  he ! 
Jesus  hath  triumphed  gloriously  !" 

3  May  our  affections  thither  tend. 
And  thither  constantly  ascend, 
Where,  seated  on  the  Father's  throne. 
Thee  reigning  in  the  heavens  we  own  ! 

4  Be  thou  our  present  joy,  O  Lord, 
Who  wilt  be  ever  sure  reward  ; 
And  as  the  countless  ages  flee. 
May  all  our  glory  be  in  Thee ! 


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95.  Pentecost.  C.  M. 

1  When  first  the  Spirit  of  our  God 

Came  down  his  flock  to  find, 
A  voice  from  heaven  was  heard  abroad, 
A  rushing  mighty  wind. 

2  Nor  doth  the  outward  ear  alone 

At  that  high  warning  start ; 
Conscience  gives  back  the  appalling  tone ; 
'Tis  echoed  in  the  heart. 

3  It  fills  the  church  of  God  ;  it  fills 
*   The  sinful  world  around  ; 
Only  in  stubborn  hearts  and  wills 

No  jDlace  for  it  is  found. 

4  To  other  strains  such  souls  are  set ; 

A  giddy  whirl  of  sin 
Fills  ear  and  brain,  and  will  not  let 
Heaven's  harmonies  come  in. 

5  Come,  Lord,  come  Wisdom,  Love,  and  Power, 

Open  our  ears  to  hear ; 
Let  us  not  miss  the  accepted  hour ; 
Save,  Lord,  by  love  or  fear. 


9g.  Whitsunday.  7s. 

1  Holt  Spirit ;  Love  Divine ! 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine ; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast : 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

2  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray. 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way  : 
Keep  me  thine,  for  ever  thine ; 
Let  thy  love  and  joy  be  mine. 


64  CHURCH  SEASONS. 


97.  Ba^Jtism  of  a  Child.  S.  ^T. 

1  To  thee,  O  God  in  heaven, 
This  little  one  we  bring, 

Giving  to  thee  what  thou  hast  given, 
Our  dearest  offering. 

2  Into  a  world  of  toil 
These  little  feet  will  roam, 

Where  sin  its  purity  may  soil. 
Where  care  and  grief  may  come. 

3  Oh,  then,  let  thy  pure  love, 
AVith  influence  serene, 

Come  down,  like  water,  from  above. 
To  comfort  and  make  clean  ! 

98.  Baptism  of  Children.  S.  M. 

1  To  Him  who  children  blest. 
And  suffered  them  to  come. 

To  Him  who  took  them  to  his  breast. 
We  bring  these  children  home. 

2  To  thee,  O  God,  whose  face 
Their  spirits  still  behold, 

We  bring  them,  praying  that  thy  grace 
May  kee]),  thine  arms  enfold. 

3  And  as  this  water  falls 

On  each  unconscious  brow, 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  grant,  O  Lord, 

To  keep  them  pure  as  now ! 

99.  Baptism  of  Infants.  8s  &  Ts. 

1  Saviotje,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding, 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share ; 


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2  Xow,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  therrh  in  tliy  gracious  arm  ; 
There,  we  know,  thy  word  believinir. 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3  Kever,  from  thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  Lion's  prey  ; 
Let  thy  tenderness,  so  loving. 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way  : 

4:  Then,  witliin  thy  fold  eternal, 
Let  them  find  a  resting-pla(;e  ; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 

100.  Christ  our  Ufe.  Ts  &  6s. 

1  O  BREAD  to  pilgrims  given, 

O  food  that  angels  eat, 
O  manna  sent  from  heaven. 

For  heaven-born  natures  meet ! 
Give  us,  for  thee  long  pining. 

To  eat  till  richly  filled ; 
Till,  earth's  delights  resigning, 

Our  every  wish  is  stilled  ! 

2  O  water,  life-bestowing, 

From  out  the  Saviour's  heart, 
A  fountain  purely  flowing, 

A  fount  of  love  thou  art ! 
Oh,  let  us,  freely  tasting, 

Our  burning  thirst  assuage  ! 
Thy  sweetness,  never  wasting, 

Avails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Jesus,  this  feast  receiving, 

We  thee  unseen  adore  ; 
Thy  faithful  word  believing, 
We  take— and  doubt  no  more  : 


66  CHURCH   SEASONS. 

Give  us,  thou  true  and  loving, 
On  earth  to  live  in  thee ; 

Then,  death  the  veil  removing. 
Thy  glorious  face  to  see ! 


101.  One  in  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  Vine, 

This  day,  with  one  accord. 
Ourselves,  with  humble  faith  and  joy, 
We  yield  to  thee,  O  Lord  ! 

2  Joined  in  one  body  may  we  be; 

One  inward  life  ]3artake ; 
One  be  our  heart,  one  heavenly  hope 
In  every  bosom  wake. 

3  In  prayer,  in  effort,  tears,  and  toils. 

One  Wisdom  be  our  guide ; 
Taught  by  one  Sj^irit  from  above. 
In  thee  may  we  abide. 

4  Then,  when  among  the  saints  in  light 

Our  joyful  spirits  shine. 
Shall  anthems  of  immortal  praise, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  be  thine. 


102.  0?ie  in  Christ.  C.  M. 

1  A  HOLT  air  is  breathing  round, 

A  fragrance  from  above  ; 
Be  every  soul  from  sense  unbound, 
Be  every  spirit  love. 

2  O  God,  unite  us  heart  to  heart. 

In  sympathy  divine, 
That  we  be  never  drawn  apart, 
And  love  not  thee  nor  thine : 


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But,  by  the  cross  of  Jesus  taught, 

And  all  thy  gracious  word. 
Be  nearer  to  each  other  brought. 

And  nearer  to  the  Lord. 


103.        '''Thy  jpeojyle  shall  he  my  people^  and  thy 

God  my  God:'  '^s- 

1  People  of  the  living  God, 

I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod. 

Peace  and  comfort  nowhere  found. 

2  ]S"ow  to  you  my  spirit  turns — 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblest ; 
Brethren  !  where  your  altar  burns, 
Oh,  receive  me  into  rest ! 

3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam. 

Like  the  cloud,  the  Avind,  the  wave ; 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home. 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave ; 

4  Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore, 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more. 
Every  idol  I  resign. 


Communion  Hymn.  7s. 

1  While  we  here  remember  thee. 

Who  wast  for  our  ransom  slain, 
Let  thy  love,  thy  purity, 

Saviour,  in  our  souls  remain. 

2  Father,  while  we  break  this  bread, 

And  thy  Christ  remember  thus, 
Make  us  one  with  him,  our  Head, 
Thou  in  him,  and  he  in  us. 


68  CHURCH   SEASONS. 

3  While  to  lips  with  praise  that  glow, 

This  coiiimuiiion  cup  we  press, 
Holy  Father,  help  us  grow 

More  like  him  we  here  confess. 

4  Reconcile  us  by  thy  Son, 

In  whose  name  on  thee  we  call ; 
Make  us  perfect,  all  in  one — 
We  in  him,  and  thou  in  alL 


105»  Ordination  Hymn.  7s. 

1  Mighty  One,  before  whose  face 

Wisdom  had  her  glorious  seat, 
When  the  orbs  that  people  space 
Sprang  to  birth  beneath  thy  feet ! 

2  Source  of  truth,  whose  rays  alone 

Light  the  mighty  world  of  mind  ! 
God  of  love,  who  from  thy  throne 
Kindly  watchest  all  mankind  ! 

3  Shed,  on  those  who  in  thy  name 

Teach  the  way  of  truth  and  right, 
Shed  that  love's  undying  flame. 
Shed  that  wisdom's  guiding  light. 


106.  ''''Behold^  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  menP       Ts. 

1  Hakk  !  the  song  of  Jubilee ! 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders'  roar. 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea. 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore. 
Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  Omnipotent  shall  reign  : 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main  ! 


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2  Hallelujali!  hark,  the  sound, 

From  the  centre  to  the  skies, 
Wakes,  above,  beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies. 
See !  Jehovah's  banner's  furled, 

Sheathed  his  sword — he  speaks,  'tis  done, 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole. 

With  illimitable  sway ; 
He  shall  reign  when,  like  a  scroll. 

Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away. 
Then  the  end — beneath  his  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall. 
Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ  is  all  in  all ! 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

107.  Invocation.  Ts. 

1  Sovereign  and  transforming  grace ! 

We  invoke  thy  quickening  power ; 
Reign,  the  spirit  of  this  place, 
Bless  the  purpose  of  this  hour. 

2  Holy  and  creative  Light, 

We  invoke  thy  kindling  ray  ; 
Dawn  upon  our  spirits'  night, 
Turn  our  darkness  into  day. 

3  To  the  anxious  soul  impart 

Hope  all  other  hopes  above ; 
Stir  the  dull  and  hardened  heart 
With  a  lonofinf):  and  a  love. 


70  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

4  Give  the  struggling  peace  for  strife, 

Give  tlie  doubting  light  for  gloom. 
Speed  the  living  into  life, 

Warn  the  djing  of  their  doom. 

5  Work  in  all ;  in  all  renew. 

Day  by  day,  the  life  divine ; 
All  our  wills  to  thee  subdue. 
All  our  hearts  to  thee  incline. 


108.  Let  there  he  Light !  P.  M. 

1  Thou  whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard. 

And  took  their  flight ! 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 
And  where  the  gospel  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 

Let  there  be  light ! 

2  Thou  who  didst  come  to  bring, 
On  thy  redeeming  wing. 

Healing  and  sight, 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind. 
Light  to  the  inly  blind. 
Oh,  now,  to  all  mankind 

Let  there  be  light ! 

3  Descend  thou  from  above, 
Sj)irit  of  truth  and  love. 

Speed  on  thy  flight ! 
Move  o'er  the  waters'  face. 
Spirit  of  hope  and  grace. 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

Let  there  be  light ! 


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109.  Longing  for  Christ.  8s  &  Gs. 

1  Jesus,  the  strength  of  angels  strong, 
Thy  name  excels  the  sweetest  song, 
Dropping  like  nectar  from  the  tongue — 

Like  nectar  in  the  heart. 

2  Wherever  I  may  chance  to  be, 
Thee  first  my  heart  desires  to  see ; 
How  glad  when  I  discover  thee, 

How  blest  when  I  retain  ! 

3  Beyond  all  treasures  is  thy  grace ; 
Oh  !  when  wilt  thou  thy  steps  retrace, 
And  satisfy  me  with  thy  face. 

And  make  me  wholly  glad  ? 

4  Then  come,  oh,  come,  thou  perfect  King 
Of  boundless  glory,  boundless  spring! 
Arise,  and  fullest  daylight  bring, 

Jesus,  expected  long ! 

5  Fountain  of  mercy  and  of  love, 
Sun  of  the  Fatherland  above, 
The  cloud  of  sadness  far  remove, 

The  light  of  glory  give  ! 


110,  Oh^  move  me!  L.  M. 

1  God  named  Love,  whose  fount  thou  art. 

Thy  crow^nless  church  before  thee  stands, 
With  too  much  hating  in  her  heart. 
With  too  much  striving  in  her  hands. 

2  Yet,  Lord,  thy  wronged  love  fulfil ! 

Thy  church,  though  fallen,  before  thee  stands- 
Behold,  the  voice  is  Jacob's  still. 
Albeit  the  hands  are  Esau's  hands ! 


7^  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

3  Oh,  move  ns — tlioii  hast  power  to  move — ■ 
One  in  the  one  Beloved  to  be  ! 
Teach  us  the  heights  and  deptlis  of  love, 
Give  thine,  that  we  may  love  like  thee ! 


HI,  '^  I  will  arise  and  go  unto  my  father.'''^         L.  M 

1  To  thine  eternal  arms,  O  God, 

Take  us,  thine  erring  children,  in ; 
From  dangerous  paths  too  boldly  trod. 

From  wandering  thoughts  and  dreams  of  sin. 

2  Those  arms  were  round  our  childhood's  ways, 

A  guard  through  helpless  years  to  be ; 
Oh,  leave  not  our  maturer  days ; 
We  still  are  helpless  without  thee. 

3  We  trusted  pride,  and  hope,  and  strength ; 

Our  strength  proved  false,  our  pride  was  vain, 
Our  dreams  have  faded  all  at  length  ; 
We  come  to  thee,  O  Lord,  again. 

4  A  guide  to  trembling  steps  yet  be ; 

Give  us  of  thine  eternal  powers  ; 
So  shall  our  paths  all  lead  to  thee. 

And  life  smile  on  like  childhood's  hours. 


112.  True  Strength.  S.  M. 

1  "  When  I  am  weak,  Fm  strong," 

The  great  Apostle  cried  ; 
What  did  not  to  the  earth  belong. 
The  might  of  heaven  supplied. 

2  "  A¥hen  I  am  Aveak,  Fm  strong,'' 

Each  Christian  heart  repeats. 
To  tune  its  feeblest  breath  to  song. 
And  fire  its  languid  beats. 


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3  O  holy  Strength !  whose  ground 
Is  in  the  heavenly  land ; 
Supporting  help  alone  is  found 
In  God's  immortal  hand. 

4:  O  Blessed  !  that  apj^ears 

When  fleshly  aids  are  spent, 
And  girds  the  mind,  when  most  it  fears, 
With  trust  and  sweet  content. 


113.  ^ses  of  Affliction.  8s  &  Ts. 

1  As  the  harp-strings  only  render 

All  their  treasures  of  sweet  sound, 
All  their  music,  glad  or  tender, 
Firmly  struck  and  tightly  bound : 

2  So  the  hearts  of  Christians  owe 

Each  its  deepest,  sweetest  strain. 
To  the  pressure  firm  of  woe. 
And  the  tension  tight  of  pain. 

3  Spices  crushed  their  pungence  yield  ; 

Trodden  scents  their  sweets  respire ; 
AYould  you  have  its  strength  revealed, 
Cast  the  incense  on  the  fire. 

4  Thus  the  crushed  and  broken  frame 

Oft  doth  sweetest  graces  yield  ; 
And  through  sufi'ering,  toil,  and  shame. 
Heavenly  incense  is  distilled ! 


Ill,  Comfort  in  Sorrow.  7s  & 

1  Up  !  up  !  the  day  is  breaking, 
Say  to  thy  cares.  Good-night  I 
Thy  troubles  from  thee  shaking, 
Like  dreams  in  day's  fresh  light. 


74  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

.   Thou  wearest  not  the  crown, 
'NoY  the  best  course  canst  tell ; 
God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
He  doeth  all  things  well ! 

2  Trust  him  to  govern,  then  ! 

"No  king  can  rule  like  him  ; 
How  wilt  thou  wonder,  when 

Thine  eyes  no  more  are  dim ; 
To  see  these  paths  which  vex  thee. 

How  wise  they  were,  and  meet ! 
The  works  which  now  perplex  thee, 

How  beautiful  complete ! 

3  Faithful  the  love  thou  sharest, 

All,  all  is  well  with  thee ; 
The  crown  from  hence  thou  bearest 

With  shouts  of  victory. 
In  thy  right  hand,  to-morrow 

Thy  God  shall  place  the  palms  ; 
To  him  who  chased  thy  sorrow. 

How  glad  will  be  thy  psalms ! 


115.  Midnight  Hymn.  P.  M. 

1  At  midnight  bui'sts  the  cry, 

So  saith  the  Evangelist, 
"  Arise !  the  Bridegroom  draweth  nigh, 
The  King  of  heaven,  the  Christ !" 

2  The  foolish  virgins  sleep, 

They  seek  for  light  too  late  ; 
In  vain  they  knock,  and  call,  and  weep, 
Closed  is  the  palace  gate. 

3  Let  us  keep  steadfast  guard, 

"With  lighted  hearts  all  night ; 
That  when  He  comes  we  stand  prepared. 
And  meet  him  witli  delii^ht. 


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4  Meet  for  thy  realm  in  heaven, 
Make  ns,  O  holy  King ! 
That  through  the  ages  it  be  given 
To  ns  thy  praise  to  sing. 

1 16.  Crrj  of  the  Afflicted.  6s  &  4s. 

1  Lowly  and  solemn  be 
Thy  children's  cry  to  thee, 

Father  divine ! 
A  hymn  of  suppliant  breath, 
Owning  that  life  and  death 

Alike  are  thine. 

2  O  Father,  in  that  hour 

When  earth  all  succoring  power 

Shall  disavow — 
AYhen  spear,  and  shield,  and  crown 
In  faintness  are  cast  down, — 

Sustain  us.  Thou ! 

3  By  .him  who  bowed  to  take 
The  death-cup  for  our  sake, 

The  thorn,  the  rod, — 
From  whom  the  last  dismay 
Was  not  to  pass  away, — 

Aid  us,  O  God ! 

4  Tremblers  beside  the  grave. 
We  call  on  thee  to  save. 

Father  divine ! 
Hear,  hear  our  suppliant  breath ; 
Keep  us,  in  life  or  death. 

Thine,  only  thine ! 

117.  ''Come  unto  me,  (ill  ye  that  labor.''''  L.  M. 

1  Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moau 
Hath  tauglit  each  scene  the  riotes  of  woe ; 


76  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  tliy  groan, 

And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow  : 
Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found, 
To  lull  thy  pain,  to  heal  thy  wound. 

2  Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  oppressed, 
On  Jesus  cast  thy  weighty  load. 

In  him  thy  refuge  find,  thy  rest, 
Safe  in  the  mercy  of  thy  God : 

Thy  God's  thy  Saviour — glorious  word  ! 

Oh,  hear,  believe,  and  bless  the  Lord ! 


118.       ^^Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  thee.'^    S.  M. 

1  Out  of  the  depths  of  woe, 

To  thee,  O  Lord  !  I  cry ; 
Darkness  surrounds  me,  yet  I  know 
That  thou  art  ever  nigh. 

2  I  cast  my  hopes  on  thee. 

Thou  canst,  thou  ^Y\\i  forgive ; 
If  thou  shouldst  mark  iniquity, 
Who  in  thy  sight  could  live  ? 

3  I  wait  for  thee ;  I  wait. 

Confessing  all  my  sin; 
Lord !  I  am  knocking  at  thy  gate, 
Open,  and  take  me  in. 

4  Glory  to  God  above ! 

The  waters  soon  will  cease  ; 
For  lo !  the  swift-returning  dove 
Brings  home  the  pledge  of  peace. 

5  Though  storms  his  face  obscure, 

And  dangers  threaten  loud, 
Jehovah's  covenant  is  sure. 
His  bow  is  in  the  cloud  ! 


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119.  ^0  rest  hut  in  God.  6s. 

1  My  soul  dotli  long  for  thee 

To  dwell  within  my  breast ; 
Unworthy  though  I  be 
Of  so  divine  a  Guest ! 

2  Of  so  divine  a  Guest 

Unworthy  though  I  be, 
Yet  hath  my  heart  no  rest 
Until  it  come  to  thee ! 

3  Until  it  come  to  thee. 

In  vain  I  look  around ; 
In  all  that  I  can  see, 
]^o  rest  is  to  be  found ! 

4  '^o  rest  is  to  be  found. 

But  in  thy  bleeding  love ; 

Oh,  let  my  wish  be  crowned, 

And  send  it  from  above  ! 


120.  "The  Greatest  of  these  is  Charity r      8s  &  7s. 

1  Meek  and  lowly,  pure  and  holy. 
Chief  among  the  blessed  three. 
Turning  sadness  into  gladness. 
Heaven-born  art  thou,  Charity  ! 

2*  Pity  dwelleth  in  thy  bosom. 

Kindness  reigneth  o'er  tliy  heart ; 
Gentle  thoughts  alone  can  sway  thee — 
Censure  hath  in  thee  no  part. 

3  Hoping  ever,  failing  never, 

Though  deceived,  believing  still; 
Long  abiding,  all  confiding. 
To  thy  heavenly  Fathers  will. 


78  THE  CHRISTIAN  Lii^E. 

4  ISTever  weary  of  well-doing, 

!Never  fearful  of  the  end  ; 
Claiming  all  mankind  as  brothers, 
Thou  dost  all  alike  befriend. 

5  Meek  and  lowly,  pure  and  holy. 

Chief  among  the  blessed  three, 
Turning  sadness  into  gladness, 
Heaven-born  art  thou,  Charity  ! 


121.  Prayer  for  Ilelj?  at  all  Times.  L.  M. 

1  Is  there  a  lone  and  dreary  hour. 

When  worldly  pleasures  lose  their  power  ? 
My  Father  !  let  me  turn  to  thee. 
And  set  each  thought  of  darkness  free. 

2  Is  there  a  time  of  racking  grief, 
Which  scorns  the  prospect  of  relief? 
My  Father !  break  the  cheerless  gloom, 
And  bid  my  heart  its  calm  resume. 

3  Is  there  an  hour  of  peace  and  joy. 
When  hope  is  all  my  soul's  employ? 
My  Father !  still  my  hopes  will  roam. 
Until  they  rest  with  thee,  their  home. 

4  The  noontide  blaze,  the  midnight  scene, 
The  dawn,  or  twilight's  sweet  serene, 
The  glow  of  health,  the  dying  hour. 
Shall  own  my  Father's  grace  and  power. 


122.  ''Come  to  the  Arkr  C.  M. 

1  Come  to  the  ark,  come  to  the  ark. 
To  Jesus  come  away. 
The  pestilence  walks  forth  by  night, 
The  arrow  flies  by  day. 


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2  Come  to  the  ark  :  the  waters  rise, 

The  seas  their  billows  rear, 
While  darkness  gathers  o'er  the  skies, 
Behold  a  refuge  near ! 

3  Come  to  the  ark,  all,  all  that  weep 

Beneath  the  sense  of  sin  ;    . 
"Without,  deep  calleth  unto  deep, 
But  all  is  peace  within. 

4  Come  to  the  ark,  ere  yet  the  flood 

Your  lingering  steps  oppose ; 
Come,  for  the  door  which  open  stood 
Is  now  about  to  close. 


123.  "I will  love  thee^  0  Lord^  my  strength:'    10s  &  6s. 

1  I  LOVE  my  God,  but  with  no  love  of  mine. 

For  I  have  none  to  give ; 
I  love  thee.  Lord,  but  all  the  love  is  thine. 

For  by  thy  life  I  live : 
I  am  as  nothing,  and  rejoice  to  be 
Emptied,  and  lost,  and  swallowed  up  in  thee. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  alone  art  all  thy  children  need, 

And  there  is  none  beside ; 
From  thee  the  streams  of  blessedness  j)roceed, 

In  thee  the  blest  abide, — 
Fountain  of  life  and  all-abounding  grace, 
Our  Source,  our  Centre,  and  our  Dwelling-j^lace. 

124.  ^'Faint^  7jet pursuing.'^''  lis. 

1  Though  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on  our  way, 
The  Lord  is  our  Leader,  his  word  is  our  stay ; 
Though  suffering,  and  sorrow,  and  trial  be  near, 
The  Lord  is  our  refuo^e,  and  whom  can  we  fear  ? 


80  TilE  CHPwISTIAN  LIFE. 

2  He  raisetli  the  falleu,  he  cheereth  the  faint; 

The  weak  and  oppressed — he  will  hear  their  complaint ; 
The  way  may  be  weary,  and  thorny  the  road, 
But  how  can  we  falter  ?  our  help  is  in  God  ! 

3  And  to  his  green  pastures  our  footsteps  he  leads ; 
His  flock  in  the  desert  how  kindly  he  feeds! 
The  lambs  in  his  bosom  he  tenderly  bears, 

And  brings  back  the  wanderers  all  safe  from  the  snares. 

4  Though  clouds  may  surround  us,  our  God  is  our  light : 
Though  storms  rage  around  us,  our  God  is  our  might ; 
So  faint,  yet  pursuing,  still  onward  we  come. 

The  Lord  is  our  Leader,  and  heaven  is  our  home ! 


125.        "6^  A,  happy  day^  that  fixed  my  choicey       L.  M. 

1  Oh,  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 

On  thee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  Oh,  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  him  who  merits  all  my  love ! 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  house, 
While  to  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

3  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done ; 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine ; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on. 

Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

4  N^ow,  rest,  my  long-divided  heart ! 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 
With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part. 
When  called  on  angels'  bread  to  feast. 

5  High  Heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear. 


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Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 


126.  ^o.ry.  P.  M. 

1  Her  ejes  are  homes  of  silent  prayer, 
Xor  other  thought  her  mind  admits. 
But — he  was  dead,  and  there  he  sits, 
And  He  that  brought  him  back,  is  there. 


9 


Then  one  deep  love  doth  supersede 
All  other,  when  her  ardent  gaze 
Roves  from  the  living  brother's  face, 

And  rests  upon  the  Life  indeed. 

All  subtle  thought,  all  curious  fears. 
Borne  down  by  gladness  so  complete, 
She  bows,  she  bathes  the  Saviour's  feet 

With  costly  spikenard  and  with  tears. 

Thrice  blest  whose  lives  are  faithful  prayers, 
Whose  loves  in  higher  love  endure ; 
What  souls  possess  themselves  so  pure, 

Or  is  there  blessedness  like  theirs  ? 


127.  Joy  over  the  Returning  Prodigal.  S.  M. 

1  Hark  !  through  the  courts  of  heaven 

Angelic  voices  sound. 
He  that  was  dead  now  lives  again, 
He  that  was  lost  is  found. 

2  God  of  unfailing  grace. 

Send  down  thy  Spirit  now ; 
Oh,  raise  the  lowly  soul  to  hope, 
And  make  the  lofty  bow. 

3  In  countries  far  from  home, 

On  earthly  husks  who  feed. 


82  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

Back  to  their  Father's  house,  O  Lord, 
Their  wandering  footsteps  lead. 

4  Then  at  each  soul's  return, 

The  heavenly  harp  shall  sound  ; 
He  that  was  dead  now  lives  again, 
He  that  was  lost  is  found ! 


128.  ''^Renew  a  rigid  sjnrit  within  mt\"       Ts  &  6s. 

1  Great  Author  of  my  being, 

I  am  consumed  with  care ; 
The  ills  of  thy  decreeing, 

Enable  me  to  bear : 
The  spirit  of  contrition, 

Oh,  may  I  now  receive ; 
For  all  my  soul's  ambition 

Is  worthily  to  grieve ! 

2  Tlie  grief  beyond  expressing, 

To  me,  O  Lord,  impart ; 
I  ask  this  only  blessing — • 

An  humble,  broken  heart : 
The  justice  of  thy  sentence 

With  meekest  awe  to  own ; 
And  spend,  in  deej)  repentance, 

My  last,  expiring  groan. 

3  Li  that  decisive  hour, 

When  pain,  with  life,  shall  end, 
Then,  O  thou  God  of  power. 

Thou  God  of  love,  attend ! 
And  bear,  oh,  bear  my  burden, 

And  help  my  last  distress ; 
And  give  me  back  my  j^ardon, 

And  bid  me  die  in  ^^eace ! 


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129.  ''Fear  not,  little  flock:'  7s  &  Gs. 

1  In  heavenly  love  abiding, 

No  change  my  heart  shall  fear, 
And  safe  is  such  confiding, 

For  nothing  changes  here : 
The  storm  may  roar  without  me, 

My  heart  may  low  be  laid, 
But  God  is  round  about  me, 

And  can  I  be  dismayed  ? 

2  Wherever  he  may  guide  me, 
[N'o  want  shall  turn  me  back ; 
My  Shepherd  is  beside  me, 
And  nothing  can  I  lack : 
His  wisdom  ever  waketh, 
His  sight  is  never  dim : 
He  knows  the  way  he  taketh. 
And  I  will  walk  with  him. 

3  Green  i)astures  are  before  me, 

"Which  3'et  I  have  not  seen ; 
Bright  skies  will  soon  be  o'er  me. 

Where  darkest  clouds  liaA^e  been : 
My  hope  I  cannot  measure, 

My  path  to  life  is  free, 
My  Saviour  has  my  treasure. 

And  he  will  walk  Avith  me. 


130.  "Itisiodir  Ss&4s. 

1  TuKoron  the  love  of  God  our  Saviour, 
All  will  be  well : 
Free  and  changeless  is  his  favor ; 
All,  all  is  well : 


84  THE   CHRISTIAN  LITE. 

Precious  is  the  blood  that  healed  us ; 
Perfect  is  the  grace  that  sealed  us  ; 
Strong  the  liand  stretclied  out  to  shield  us ; 
All  must  be  well. 

2  Though  we  pass  through  tribulation, 

All  will  be  well ; 
Ours  is  such  a  full  salvation ; 

All,  all  is  well : 
Happy,  still  in  God  confiding, 
Fruitful,  if  in  Christ  abiding, 
Holy,  through  the  Spirit's  guiding, 

All  must  be  well. 

3  We  expect  a  bright  to-morrow  ; 

All  will  be  well : 
Faith  can  sing  through  days  of  sorrow, 

All,  all  is  well : 
On  our  Father's  love  relying, 
Jesus  every  need  supplying, 
Or  in  living,  or  in  dyin< 

All  must  be  well. 


'gj 


131.  "  Come^  tlioii  Fount  of  every  Messing^    8s  &  7s. 

1  Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 

Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above ; 
Oh,  the  vast,  the  boundless  treasure 
Of  thy  free,  unchanging  love  ! 

3  Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger. 
Interposed  his  precious  blood. 


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4  Oh,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be ! 
Let  thy  goodness,  like  a  fetter, 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 

5  Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love : 
Here's  my  heart ;  oh,  take  and  seal  it — 
Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above  I 


132.  The  Inner  Calm.  C.  M. 

1  Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm  : 

Let  thine  outstretched  Avins^ 
Be  like  the  shade  of  Elim's  palm 
Beside  her  desert  spring. 

2  Yes,  keep  me  calm,  though  loud  and  rude 

The  sounds  my  ear  that  greet, — 
Calm  in  the  closet's  solitude. 
Calm  in  the  bustling  street, — 

3  Calm  in  the  hour  of  buoyant  healtli, 

Calm  in  the  hour  of  pain. 
Calm  in  my  poverty  or  wealth. 
Calm  in  my  loss  or  gain, — 

4  Calm  in  the  sufferance  of  wrono- 

Like  Him  who  bore  my  shame, 
Calm  mid  the  threatening,  taunting  throng, 
Who  hate  thy  holy  name. 

5  Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm, 

Soft  resting  on  thy  breast ; 
Soothe  me  with  holy  hymn  and  psalm, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest. 


86  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 


133.  "  I  press  toward  the  marliP    10s,  11  s  &  12s. 

1  Breast  the  wave,  Christian,  when  it  is  strongest ; 
Watch  for  day,  Christian,  when  night  is  longest ; 
Onward  and  onward  still  he  thine  endeavor ; 
The  rest  that  remaineth,  endnreth  for  ever. 


2  Fight  the  light,  Christian,  Jesus  is  o'er  thee ; 
Run  the  race,  Christian,  heaven  is  before  thee ; 
He  who  hath  promised  faltereth  never ; 

Oh,  trust  in  the  love  that  endureth  for  ever. 

3  Lift  the  eye,  Christian,  just  as  it  closeth ; 
Raise  the  heart,  Christian,  ere  it  reposeth : 
Nothing  thy  soul  from  the  Saviour  shall  sever ; 
Soon  shalt  thou  mount  upward  to  praise  him  for  ever, 


134.  "  Oh,  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart  r  C.  M. 

1  Oh  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God ! 

A  heart  from  sin  set  free ; 
A  heart  that's  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me ; — 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek. 

My  dear  Redeemer's  throne; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak. 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone ! 

3  Oh,  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean ; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within  ! 

4  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart ; 

Come  quickly  from  above  ; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart — 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  Love. 


THE   ClIIilSTIAX  LIFE.  87 


135.  Stabat  mater.  P.  M. 

1  Jews  were  wrought  to  cruel  madness, 
Christians  fled  in  fear  and  sadness, 

Mary  stood  the  cross  beside. 

2  At  its  foot  her  foot  she  planted, 
By  the  dreadful  scene  undaunted, 

Till  the  gentle  sufferer  died. 

3  Poets  oft  have  sung  her  story  ; 
Painters  decked  her  brow  with  glory  ; 

Priests  her  name  have  deified ; 

4  But  no  worship,  song,  or  glory. 
Touches  like  that  simple  story ,- 

"  Mary  stood  the  cross  beside.'" 

5  And  when  under  fierce  oppression 
Goodness  suffers  like  transgression, 

Christ  again  is  crucified. 

6  But  if  love  be  there,  true-hearted. 


By  no  grief  or  terror  parted, 

Mary  stands  the  cross  beside. 


136.  Thmiksfor  all  Saints.  S.  M. 

1  FoK  all  thy  saints,  O  God, 

Who  strove  in  Christ  to  live. 
Who  followed  him,  obeyed,  adored, 
Our  grateful  hymn  receive. 

2  For  all  thy  saints,  O  God, 

Accept  our  thankful  cry. 
Who  counted  Christ  their  great  reward. 
And  yearned  for  him  to  die. 


88  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

3  They  all,  in  life  and  death, 

AVitli  hiin,  their  Lord,  in  view, 
Learned  from  thy  Holy  Spirit's  breath 
To  suffer  and  to  do. 

4  For  this,  thy  ISTame  we  bless, 

And  humbly  pray  that  w^e 
May  follow  them  in  holiness, 
And  live  and  die  in  thee. 


137.         ''''Is  it  such  a  fast  that  Ihave  chosen  T^       CM. 

1  Do  I  delight  in  sorrow's  dress 

(Saith  he  who  reigns  above) ; 
The  hanging  head  and  rueful  look, 
Will  they  attract  my  love  ? 

2  Let  such  as  feel  oppression's  load 

Thy  tender  pity  share  ; 
And  let  the  helpless,  homeless  poor 
Be  thy  ]3eculiar  care. 

3  Go,  bid  the  hungry  orphan  be 

With  thy  abundance  blest ; 
Livite  the  wanderer  to  thy  gate, 
And  spread  the  couch  of  rest. 

4  Let  him  wdio  pines  with  piercing  cold 

By  thee  be  warmed  and  clad ; 
Be  thine  the  blissful  task  to  make 
The  downcast  mourner  glad. 

5  Then,  bright  as  morning  shall  come  forth, 

In  peace  and  joy,  thy  days; 

And  glory  from  the  Lord  above 

Shall  shine  on  all  thy  ways. 


THE   CnRlSTIAN   LIFE.  89 


J38  ''All  the  trees  of  the  field  shall  clap 

their  hands:'  <s  &  Gs. 

1  AYhen  shall  the  voice  of  singing 

Flow  joyfully  along  ? 
When  hill  and  valley,  ringing 

With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended. 

And  him  who  once  was  slain, 
Again  to  earth  descended. 

In  righteousness  to  reign  ? 

2  Then  from  the  craggy  mountains 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly ; 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply  : 
High  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  hymn  around. 
All  hallelujah  swelling 

In  one  eternal  sound  ! 


139.  The  Mother's  Hymn.  L.  M. 

1  LoED,  who  ordainest  for  mankind. 

Benignant  toils  and  tender  cares, 
We  thank  thee  for  the  ties  that  bind 
The  mother  to  the  child  she  bears. 

2  We  thank  thee  for  the  hopes  that  rise 

Within  her  heart,  as,  day  by  day. 
The  dawning  soul  from  those  young  eyes 
Looks  with  a  clearer,  steadier  ray. 

3  And,  grateful  for  the  blessing  given. 

With  that  dear  infant  on  her  knee, 
She  trains  the  eye  to  look  to  heaven, 
The  voice  to  lisp  a  prayer  to  thee. 


90  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

4  Sucli  thanks  the  blessed  Mary  gave, 

When  from  her  lap  the  Holy  Child, 
Sent  from  above  to  seek  and  save 

The  lost  of  earth,  looked  np  and  smiled. 

5  All-gracions !  grant  to  those  who  bear 

A  mother's  charge,  the  strength  and  light 
To  guide  the  feet  that  own  their  care 
In  ways  of  Love  and  Truth  and  Right. 


140.  Gliildren  and  Congregation.  6s  &  8s. 

CHILDREN. 

1  Come  let  our  voices  join 

In  one  glad  song  of  praise ; 
To  God,  the  God  of  love, 

Our  grateful  hearts  we  raise : 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  your  praise  belongs  ; 
His  love  demands  your  earliest  songs. 

CHILDREN. 

2  !N^ow  we  are  taught  to  read 

The  book  of  life  divine ; 
"Where  our  Hedeemer's  love, 
And  brightest  glories  shine : 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  the  praise  is  due. 
Who  sends  his  word  to  us  and  you. 

CHILDREN. 

3  Within  these  hallowed  walls, 

Our  w\anderiug  feet  are  brought ; 
Where  prayer  and  praise  ascend. 
And  lieavenly  truths  are  taught : 


THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  91 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  your  offerings  bring ; 
Here  in  his  church  his  praises  sing. 

CHILDREX. 

4  For  blessings  such  as  these. 
Our  gratitude  receive ; 
Lord,  here  accept  our  hearts, 
'Tis  all  that  we  can  give : 

CONGREGATIOX. 

Great  God,  accept  their  infant  songs ; 
To  thee  alone  their  praise  belongs. 


Lord,  bid  this  work  of  love 
Be  crowned  with  meet  success ; 

May  thousands  yet  unborn 
This  institution  bless : 

Thus  shall  the  praise  resound  to  thee, 

Isow,  and  through  all  eternity. 


l-tl.  The  true  use  of  Music,  8s  &  Ts. 

1  Who  hath  a  right  like  us  to  sing — 

Us  whom  his  mercy  raises  ? 
Merry  our  hearts,  for  Christ  is  kino- ; 

Cheerful  are  all  our  faces. 
Who  of  his  love  doth  once  partake. 

He  evermore  rejoices; 
Melody  in  all  our  hearts  we  make, 

Melody  with  our  voices. 

2  He  that  a  sprinkled  conscience  hath— 

He  that  in  God  is  merry. 
Let  him  sing  psalms,  the  Spirit  saith. 
Joyful,  and  never  weary  ; 


92  IMMORTALITY 

OiFer  the  sacrifice  of  praise, 
Hearty  and  never  ceasing ; 

Spiritual  songs  and  anthems  raise, 
Honor,  and  thanks,  and  blessing. 

3  Then  let  as  in  his  praises  join, 

Triumph  in  his  salvation  ; 
Glory  ascribe  to  love  divine. 

Worship  and  adoration. 
Heaven  already  is  begun — 

Opened  in  each  believer ; 
Only  believe,  and  still  sing  on, 

Heaven  is  ours  for  ever. 


IMMORTALITY. 

142.     "  Alnde  loith  tis,  for  it  is  toward  evening^    8s  &  Ts. 

1  Taeey  with  me,  O  my  Saviour ! 

For  the  day  is  passing  by ; 
See !  the  shades  of  evening  gather, 
And  the  night  is  drawing  nigh. 

2  Deeper,  deeper  grow  the  shadows, 

Paler  now  the  glowing  west, 
Swift  the  night  of  death  advances ; 
Shall  it  be  the  night  of  rest  ? 

3  Feeble,  trembling,  fainting,  dying. 

Lord,  I  cast  myself  on  thee  ; 
Tarry  with  me  through  the  darkness ; 
While  I  sleep,  still  watch  by  me. 

4  Tarry  with  me,  O  my  Saviour ! 

Lay  my  head  upon  thy  breast 
Till  the  morning ;  then  awake  me — 
Mornino-  of  eternal  rest ! 


JMMOKTALITY.  93 


143.       "  ^eej?  not :  she  is  not  dead,  lut  sleepeth^   Ss  &  Ts. 

1  Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 

Gentle  as  the  summer  breeze; 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  evening, 
"When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  be  thv  silent  slumber 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low : 
Thou  no  more  wilt  join  our  number; 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shalt  know. 

3  Dearest  sister,  thou  hast  left  us ; 

Here  thv  loss  we  deeply  feel ; 
But  'tis  God  that  hath  bereft  us, 
He  can  all  our  sorrows  heal. 

4  Yet  again  we  hoj^e  to  meet  thee, 

When  the  day  of  life  is  fled  ; 
Then  in  heaven  with  joy  to  greet  thee, 
Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed  ! 


m.  Requiem  of  Heroes. 

1  How  sleep  the  brave,  who  sink  to  rest, 
By  all  their  country's  wishes  blessed ! 
When  Spring,  with  dewy  flngers  cold. 
Returns  to  deck  their  hallowed  mould, 
She  there  shall  dress  a  sweeter  sod 
Than  Fancy's  feet  have  ever  trod. 
May  they  rest  in  peace. 
In  peace  for  ever  rest ! 

2  By  fairy  hands  their  knell  is  rung ; 
By  forms  unseen  their  dirge  is  sung; 
There  Honor  comes,  a  pilgrim  graj^, 
To  bless  the  turf  that  wraps  their  clav  ; 


94  IMMORTALITY. 

And  Freedom  shall  awliile  repair, 
To  dwell  a  weeping  hermit  there ! 
May  they  rest  in  j^eaee, 
In  peace  for  ever  rest ! 


145.         "  There  is  a  calm  for  those  who  weepy    8s  &  4s. 

1  There  is  a  calm  for  those  who  weep, 

A  rest  for  weary  pilgrims  found ; 
They  softly  lie,  and  sweetly  sleep, 
Low  in  the  ground. 

2  The  storm  that  racks  the  wintry  sky 

1^0  more  disturbs  their  deep  repose 
Than  summer  evening's  latest  sigh, 
That  shuts  the  rose. 

3  I  long  to  lay  this  painful  head 

And  aching  heart  beneath  the  soil ; 
To  slumber,  in  that  dreamless  bed. 
From  all  my  toil. 

4:  The  soul,  of  origin  divine, 

God's  glorious  image,  freed  from  clay, 
In  heaven's  eternal  sphere  shall  shine, 
A  star  of  day. 

5  The  sun  is  but  a  spark  of  fire, 
A  transient  meteor  in  the  sky ; 
The  soul,  immortal  as  its  Sire, 
Shall  never  die. 


l-tC       "  Thou  art  to  pass  over  Jordan  this  day^   8s  &  Ts. 

1  My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by. 
And  I,  a  pilgrim  stranger, 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly,— 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger  : 


IMMOKTALITY.  95 

For  now  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 

Our  friends  are  passing  over, 
And,  just  before,  the  sliining  shore 

We  may  ahnost  discover. 

2  Our  absent  King  the  watchword  gave, — 

''  Let  every  lamp  be  burning ;" 
We  look  afar  across  the  wave, 
Our  distant  home  discerning : 

For  now  we  stand,  &c. 

3  Should  coming  days  be  dark  and  cold. 

We  will  not  yield  to  sorrow ; 
For  hope  will  sing  with  courage  bold, 
"  There's  glory  on  the  morrow  :" 
For  now  we  stand,  e^c. 

4  Let  storms  of  woe  in  whirlwinds  rise. 

Each  cord  on  earth  to  sever, — 
There,  bright  and  joyous  in  the  skies — 
There  is  our  home  for  ever : 

For  now  we  stand,  &c. 


147.  ''^ii-st  to  dALstr  C.  M. 

1  Calm  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God, 

Young  spirit,  rest  thee  now ! 
Even  while  with  us  thy  footsteps  trod, 
His  seal  was  on  thy  brow. 

2  Dust,  to  its  narrow  house  beneath  ! 

Soul,  to  its  place  on  high  ! 
They  that  have  seen  thy  look  in  death, 
No  more  may  fear  to  die. 

3  Lone  are  the  paths,  and  sad  the  bowers. 

Whence  thy  meek  smile  is  gone ; 
But,  oh  !  a  brighter  home  than  ours, 
In  heaven,  is  now  thine  own. 


96  IMMORTALITY. 


148.  Nunc  dimittis.  Ts. 

1  'Tis  enongli — tlie  hour  is  come ; 
Now  witliin  the  silent  tomb 
Let  this  mortal  frame  decay, 
Mingled  with  its  kindred  clay. 

2  Since  thy  mercies,  oft  of  old 
By  thy  chosen  seers  foretold. 
Faithful  now  and  steadfast  prove, 
God  of  truth,  and  God  of  love. 

3  Since  at  length,  my  aged  eye 
Sees  the  day-spring  from  on  high ; 
Sun  of  righteousness,  to  thee, 

Lo  !  the  nations  bow  the  knee. 

4  And  the  realms  of  distant  kings 
Own  the  healing  of  thy  wings. 
Those  whom  death  had  overspread 
"With  his  dark  and  dreary  shade, 

5  Lift  their  eyes,  and  from  afar 
Hail  the  light  of  Jacob's  star, 
Waiting  till  the  promised  ray 
Turn  their  darkness  into  day. 

6  See  the  beam  intensely  shed. 
Shine  o'er  Zion's  favored  head  ; 
l^ever  may  they  hence  remove, 
God  of  truth,  and  God  of  love. 


14:9.  "  TF6  will  not  deplore  thee:''  12s. 

1  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  but  we  will  not  deplore  thee, 
Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encompass  the  tomb ; 
The  Saviour  hath  passed  through  its  portals  before  thee. 
And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide  through  the 
gloom.  y 


IMMOIITALITY.  97 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  we  no  longer  behold  thee, 

I^or  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by  thy  side ; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to  enfold  thee. 
And  sinners  may  hope,  for  the  Sinless  hath  died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  and,  its  mansion  forsaking:, 

Perchance  thy  weak  spirit  in  doubt  lingered  long : 
But  the  sunshine  of  glory  beamed  bright  on  thy  waking, 
And  full  on  thine  ear  burst  the  seraphim's  song. 

4  Tliou  art  gone  to  the  grave!  but  we  will  not  deplore 

thee, 
Since  God  was  thy  Ransom,  thy  Guardian,  and  Guide: 
He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  he  will  restore  thee ; 
And  death  has  no  sting,  for  the  Saviour  hath  died. 


150.  Eternity.  L.  M. 

1  Eternity — eternity  ! 

O  bright,  O  blest  eternity ! 
Which  Jesus  hath  obtained  for  those 
Who  seek  in  him  their  sure  repose ; 
A  little  while  they  suffer  here, 
But  lo  !  eternity  is  near : 
Eternity — eternity ! 

2  Eternity — eternity  ! 

Soon  shall  these  eyes  thy  wonders  see ; 
Oh,  may  I  now  the  world  despise, 
And  upward  raise  my  thankful  eyes. 
And  seek  the  joys  that  shall  abide. 
From  sin  and  sorrow  purified : 
O  bright,  O  blest  eternity ! 

3  Eternity — eternity  ! 
Prepare  me  for  eternity ; 

JS'ow  grant  me.  Lord,  thy  humble  mind, 
To  all  my  Father's  will  resigned  : 


98  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Now  give  me  faitli  that  rests  on  thee ; 
Lord  !  in  thy  love,  remember  me, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 


151.         ^^Are  they  not  all  ministering  spirits  f "       P.  ^.F. 

1  How  cheering  the  thought,  that  the  spirits  in  bliss 
Will  bow  their  bright  wings  to  a  world  such  as  this ; 
Will  leave  the  sweet  joys  of  the  mansions  above, 

,To  breathe  o'er  onr  bosoms  some  message  of  love. 

2  They  come,  on  the  wings  of  the  morning  they  come. 
Impatient  to  lead  some  poor  wanderer  home. 
Some  pilgrim  to  snatch  from  this  stormy  abode. 
And  lay  him  to  rest  in  the  arm^  of  his  God. 


MISCELLANEOUS, 


152.  "^^^  Seasons.  Ys  & 

1  When  Spring  unlocks  the  flowers, 

To  paint  the  laughing  soil ; 
When  Summer's  balmy  showers 

Kefresh  the  mower's  toil ; 
When  winter  binds  in  frosty  chains 

The  fallow  and  the  flood. 
In  God  the  earth  rejoiceth  still, 

And  owns  his  Maker  good. 

2  The  birds  that  wake  the  morning. 

And  those  that  love  the  shade ; 
The  winds  that  sweej)  the  mountain, 

Or  lull  the  drowsy  glade ; 
The  sun  that  from  his  amber  bower, 

Kejoiceth  in  his  way. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  91) 

The  moon  and  stars  their  Malvern's  name 
In  silent  pomp  display. 

3  Shall  man,  the  lord  of  nature, 

Expectant  of  the  sky. 
Shall  man  alone  unthankful, 

His  little  praise  deny  ? 
'No,  let  the  year  forsake  his  course, 

The  seasons  cease  to  be, 
Tliee,  Father,  must  we  always  love. 

Creator,  honor  tliee. 

4  The  flowers  of  spring  may  wither. 

The  hope  of  summer  fade, 
The  autumn  droop  in  winter. 

The  birds  forsake  the  shade. 
The  winds  be  lulled,  the  sun  and  moon 

Forget  their  old  decree. 
But  we,  in  nature's  latest  hour, 

O  Lord,  will  cling  to  thee. 

153.  Miriam' s  Song. 

1  Sound  the  loud  timbrel,  o'er  Egypt's  dark  sea^ 
Jehovah  has  triumphed,  his  people  are  free. 
Sing,  for  the  pride  of  the  tyrant  is  broken, 

Ilis  chariot,  his  horsemen,  all  splendid  and  brave. 
How  vain  was  their  boasting,  the  Lord  hath  but  spoken, 

And  chariots  and  horsemen  are  sunk  in  the  wave ! 
Sound  the  loud  timbrel,  o'er  Egypt's  dark  sea, 
Jehovah  has  trium2:»hed,  his  people  are  free. 

2  Praise  for  the  victory,  praise  to  the  Lord, 

His  word  was  our  arrow,  his  breath  was  our  sword  I 
Who  shall  return  to  tell  Egypt  the  story. 

Of  those  she  sent  forth  in  the  hour  of  her  pride? 
The  Lord  hath  looked  out  from  his  pillar  of  glory. 

And  all  her  brave  thousands  are  dashed  in  the  tide. 
Sound  the  loud  timbrel,  o'er  Egypt's  dark  sea, 
Jehovah  has  trininphed,  his  people  are  free. 


lOU  MISCELLANEOUS. 


154.  '''Save  thy  people^  and  hless  thine 

^nher^tance. 

1  Fkom  foes  that  would  the  land  devour  ; 
From  guilty  pride,  and  lust  of  power ; 
From  wild  sedition's  lawless  hour ; 

From  yoke  of  slavery ; 
From  blinded  zeal,  by  faction  led ; 
From  giddy  change,  by  fancy  bred  ; 
From  poisoned  error's  serpent  head, 

Good  Lord,  preserve  us  free ! 

2  Defend,  O  God,  with  guardian  hand, 
The  laws  and  rulers  of  our  land. 

And  grant  thy  churches  grace  to  stand 

In  faith  and  unity  ! 
Thy  Spirit's  help  of  thee  we  crave. 
That  thy  Messiah,  sent  to  save, 
Keturning  to  the  world,  might  have 

A  people  serving  thee ! 


155.  '^So  didst  thou  lead  thy  people.^''  L.  M. 

1  0  God,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand. 

Our  exiled  fathers  crossed  the  sea ; 
And  when  they  trod  the  wintery  strand. 

With  prayer  and  psalm  they  worshipped  thee. 

2  Thou  heard'st,  well  pleased,  the  song,  the  prayer : 

Thy  blessing  came ;  and  still  its  power 
Shall  onward  through  all  ages  bear 
The  memory  of  that  holy  hour. 

3  Laws,  freedom,  truth,  and  faith  in  God 

Came  with  those  exiles  o'er  the  waves ; 
And  where  their  pilgrim  feet  have  trod. 
The  God  they  trusted  guards  their  graves. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  101 

4  And  here  thy  name,  O  God  of  love, 

Their  children's  children  shall  adore, 
Till  these  eternal  hills  remove, 

And  spring  adorns  the  earth  no  more. 


150.  "  God  save  the  State  r  6s  &  4s. 

1  God  bless  our  native  land  ! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Throngh  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Ruler  of  winds  and  wave. 
Do  thou  our  country  save 

By  thy  great  might. 

2  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies ; 

On  him  we  wait : 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State ! 


157.  God  and  our  Country. 

1  Flag  of  the  heroes  who  left  us  their  glory. 

Borne  through  their  battle-fields'  thunder  and  flame. 
Blazoned  in  song  and  illumined  in  story. 
Wave  o'er  us  all  who  inherit  their  fame ! 
Up  with  our  banner  bright, 
Sprinkled  with  starry  light ; 
Spread  its  fair  emblems  from  mountain  to  shore; 
AVhile,  through  the  sounding  sky, 
Lond  rings  the  Nation's  cry — 
Union  and  Liberty  !  one  evermore ! 
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102  MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  Lord  of  the  Universe !  shield  us  and  guide  us, 
Trusting  thee  always,  through  shadow  and  sun. 
Thou  hast  united  us ;  who  shall  divide  us  ? 
Keep  us,  oh !  keep  us,  the  many  in  one. 
U]3  with  our  banner  bright,  &c. 

158.  ^y  Country,  His  of  thee,  6s  &  4s. 

1  My  country,  'tis  of  thee, 
Sweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing ; 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  Pilgrims'  pride. 
From  every  mountain's  side 

Let  freedom'  ring. 

2  My  native  country  !  thee. 
Land  of  the  noble  free. 

Thy  name  I  love  ; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills ; 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills,        ~ 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills, 

Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze. 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees. 

Sweet  freedom's  song ; 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake. 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake ; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break, 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Our  fathers'  God  !  to  thee 
Author  of  liberty  ! 

To  thee  we  sing ; 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light ; 
Protect  us  by  thy  might. 

Great  God  our  King ! 


MISCELLANEOUS.  103 


159.  The  Progress  of  Freedom.  P.  M. 

1  Oppression  shall  not  always  reign  ; 

There  conies  a  brighter  day, 
"Wlien  freedom,  burst  from  every  chain, 

Shall  have  triumphant  way. 
Then  right  shall  over  might  prevail. 
And  truth,  like  hero  armed  in  mail, 
Tlie  hosts  of  tyrant  wrong  assail. 

And  hold  eternal  swav. 


What  voice  shall  bid  the  progress  stay 

Of  truth's  victorious  car  ? 
What  arm  arrest  the  growing  day, 

Or  quench  the  solar  star? 
What  reckless  soul,  though  stout  and  strong, 
Shall  dare  bring  back  the  ancient  wrong, 
Oppression's  guilty  night  prolong. 

And  freedom's  morning  bar? 

Tlie  hour  of  triumph  comes  apace, 

The  fated,  promised  hour, 
When  earth  upon  a  ransomed  race 

Her  bounteous  gifts  shall  shower. 
Ring,  Liberty,  thy  glorious  bell ! 
Bid  high  thy  sacred  banner  swell ! 
Let  trump  on  trump  the  triumph  tell 

Of  Heaven's  redeeming  power. 


Doxology.  L.  M. 

IivrMOETAL  praise  to  God  be  given. 
By  all  in  earth  and  all  in  heaven ; 
The  First,  the  Last,  who  reigns  alone, 
And  fills  an  undivided  throne. 


104  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Doxology.  C.  M. 

irst,  and  tli( 
Time  centres  all  in  thee. 


Thou  art  the  First,  and  thou  the  Last, 


The  Almighty  God  who  was  and  is, 
And  evermore  shall  be. 

2  To  thee  let  every  tongue  be  praise. 
And  every  heart  be  love. 
All  grateful  honors  paid  on  earth, 
And  nobler  songs  above. 

Gloria  Patri. 
I. 
Gloky  be  to  the  Father,  Almighty  God, 
Through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  ! 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
"World  without  end.     Amen. 

II. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  who  is  in  heaven. 
The  high  and  holy  One, 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be. 
World  without  end.     Amen. 

III. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  through  the  Sun, 

And  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  over  sliall  be. 

World  without  end.     Amen. 

IV. 

Glory  be  to  the  Fatlier,  and  to  the  Son, 

And  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 

World  without  end.     Amen. 


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PAGB 

Again,  as  evening's  shadow  falls Prudentius — Longfellow'' s  Vespers.  9 

A  holy  air  is  breathing  round Longfellow'' s  Coll.  66 

All  hail,  the  power  of  Jesus'  numu  ! Duncan.  58 

Angel,  roll  the  stone  away J.  Scott.  61 

As  the  harp-strings  only  render A(hi?n  St.  Vktor.  73 

At  midnight  bursts  the  cry .Ambrosiaii  Hymn.  74 

At  the  cross  her  station  keeping Stabat  Mater — Caswall.  44 

Awake,  thou  wintry  earth Thos.  Blackburn.  56 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake Cotter  ill.  3 

Behold  the  western  evening  light  I W.  B.  0.  Peahndi/.  11 

Be  near  us,  0  Father !  through  night's  silent  hour Breciary.  7 

Breast  the  wave.  Christian,  when  it  is  strongest Staughton-.  86 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning Heber.  40 

Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm Bonar.  85 

Calm  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God Htmans.  95 

Children  of  God  lack  nothing Newton..  27 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire Wesley.  47 

Come,  let  our  voices  join PralCs  Coll.  90 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing Robinson.  84 

Come  to  the  ark,  come  to  the  ark Beard'' s  Coll.  78 

Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness  ! FitzgeralV s  Coll.  ."iO 

Depart  awhile,  each  thouglit  of  cure Lyra  Catholica.  12 

Do  1  delight  in  ^sorrow's  dross Morrison.  88 

Ett-rnity— Eternity  ! Wiilfer.  97 

Fading,  still  fading,  the  last  beam  is  shining Lomjfelhnd's  Coll.  5 

Father,  1  know  that  all  my  life Anna  L.  Waring.  23 

Father  supreme  !  thou  high  and  holy  One LongfelUnd's  Coll.  6 

Fatlier,  wu  look  up  to  thee Wesleyan.  Gl 

Flag  of  the  heroes  who  left  us  their  glory O.  W.  Jlolmes.  101 

For  all  thy  saints,  O  God Ancient  Hymns.  87 

From  foes  that  would  the  land  devour lltber.  100 

From  God,  thou  Holy  Ghost Montgomery.  48 

Gently,  Lord  !  oh,  gently  lead  us Hastings.  26 

Glorious  God,  we  come  to  bless  thee 17 

God  bless  our  native  land J.  S.  DwigJd.  101 


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PAGF. 

God  is  love  ;  his  mercy  brightens Bowring.  2'> 

God  is  my  strong  salvation Moidgomery.  2R 

God  named  Love,  whose  fount  thou  art Mrs.  Browning.  71 

Great  Author  of  my  being Wesley.  82 

Great  God  !  the  followers  of  thy  Son H.  Ware,  Jr.  30 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah Oliver.  35 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed Montgomery.  41 

Hallelujah  !  raise,  oil,  raise Conder.  22 

Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing Episcopal  Coll.  51 

Hark  !  the  song  of  Jubilee  ! Montgomery.  68 

Hark  !  the  vesper  hymn  is  stealing 4 

Hark  !  through  the  courts  of  heaven Sabbath  Hymn  Booh.  81 

Hath  not  thy  heart  within  thee  burned Bulfinch.  42 

Hear,  Father,  hear  our  prayer  ! Longfellow's  Coll.  38 

Hear  us,  heavenly  Father,  hear  us  ! Longfellow'' s  Vespers.  9 

Heralds  of  creation  !  cry Montgomery.  39 

Here  in  the  broken  bread Farness.  56 

Her  eyes  are  homes  of  silent  prayer A.  Tennyson.  81 

Holiest !  breathe  an  evening  blessing Edmeston.  8 

Holy  Ghost,  the  Lilinite  ! Sabbath  Hymn  Bool\  49 

Holy  Ghost !  with  light  divine Reed.  46 

Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  light From  King  Robert — Caswall.  47 

Holy  Spirit ;  Love  Divine Sabbath  Hymn  Book.  63 

How  cheering  the  thought,  tliat  the  spirits  in  bliss Cunningham.  98 

How  sleep  the  brave,  who  sink  to  rest Collins.  93 

I  love  my  God,  but  with  no  love  of  mine Mad.  Griyon.  79 

Li  heavenly  love  abiding Sabbath  Hymn  Boole.  83 

Li  the  cross  of  Clirist  we  glory Bowring.  60 

Is  there  a  lone  and  dreary  hour Mrs.  Gilman.  73 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear E.  LI.  Sears.  42 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul C.  Wesley.  43 

Jesus,  the  strength  of  angels  strong St.  Bernard.  71 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee St.  Bernard.  44 

Jews  were  wrought  to  cruel  madness W.  J.  Fox.  87 

Lift  up  your  hearts  !     Yes,  I  will  lift Lyra  Catholica.  36 

Lift  your  glad  voices  in  triumph  on  high H.  Ware.,  Jr.  61 

Light  of  life,  seraphic  fire  ! C.  Wesley.  29 

Lord,  have  mercy  when  we  pray Milman,.  32 

Lord  of  all  being  throned  afar O.W.  Holmes.  22 

Lord  of  eternal  purity  ! Ca-mall.  20 

Lord,  with  fervor  I  would  praise  thee Episcopal  Coll.  34 

Lord,  who  ordainest  for  mankind Original  here —  IF.  C.  Bryant.  89 

Lowly  and  solemn  be Mrs.  Hemans.  75 

Meek  and  lowly,  pure  and  holy 77 

Mighty  One,  before  whose  face W.  C.  Bryant.  68 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee 5.  F.  Smith.  102 

My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by Sabbath  Hymn  Book.  94 

My  soul  doth  long  for  thee Brydges.  77 


TABLE   OF  FIRST  LINES.  lOT 

PAOB 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee.-, S.  F.  Adams.  10 

No  war  or  battle's  sound D?'.  Gardiner  from  Milton.  50 

Now  that  tlie  sun  is  beaming  bright Ambrose.  1 

Now,  when  the  dusky  shades  of  night  retreating Ancient.  1 

0  Almighty  God  of  love Wesleijan.  27 

O  blest  Creator  of  the  light Ambrosian — Longfellow'' s  Vespers.  10 

O  bread  to  pilgrims  given Thus,  .iquinas.  65 

O  God,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand L.  Bacon.  100 

O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed,  'tis  bent Cudicorth.  57 

O  God,  whose  dread  and  dazzling  brow W.  0.  Bryant.  36 

Oh  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God  ! Wesleyan,  8G 

Oh,  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice Doddridge.  80 

Oh,  wiiat  tliough  our  feet  may  not  tread  where  Christ  trod Whittier.  53 

Oh,  worsliip  the  King  all  glorious  above Grant.  24 

O  Love  Divine,  that  stooped  to  share 0.  W.  Holmes.  IS 

Open,  Lord,  mine  inward  ear Methodld  Coll.  32 

Oppression  shall  not  always  reign //.   Ware^  Jr.  103 

O,  richly,  Father,  have  I  been W.  H.  Fa  mess.  2S 

0  sacred  Head,  now  wounded ! , Paul  Gerhard.  55 

0  thou  great  Friend  to  all  the  sons  of  men Theodore  Parker.  53 

0  thou  pure  Light  of  souls  that  love Ambrosian..  15 

O  Thou  to  whom,  in  ancient  time J.  Pierpnnt.  33 

O  Thou  wiiose  power  stupendous Italian.  29 

Out  of  the  depths  of  woe Montgomery.  76 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan 75 

People  of  the  living  God Montgomery.  67 

Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  Vine S.  F.  Smith.  66 

Eide  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ! Milman.  54 

Kecked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep Mrs.  Willard.  14 

Kock  of  Ages  !  cleft  for  me Tuplady.  53 

Saviour,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding Episcopal  Coll.  64 

See,  daylight  is  fading  o'er  earth  and  o'er  ocean Heher.  14 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing Episcopal  Coll.  58 

Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely S.  F.  Smith.  93 

Slowly,  by  God's  hand  unfurled Furness.  8 

Smile  praises,  O  sky Mediceval  Hymn.  1 9 

Sound  the  loud  timbrel,  o'er  Egypt's  dark  sea Thos.  Moore.  99 

Sovereign  and  transforming  grace F  Jd.  I/edge.  69 

Spirit  divine  !  attend  our  prayer Jited.  45 

Strike  the  cymbal,  roll  the  timbrel Rohr^s  Coll.  59 

Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve Edmeston.  5 

Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Saviour  ! Sabbath  Hymn  Book.  92 

The  Apostles  on  the  mountain  stand Venerable  Bede.  62 

The  day  expires  I FreyUnghausen.  15 

Tliee  in  the  hymns  of  morn  we  praise Breviary.  15 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Lord ! .indent.  24 

The  mellow  eve  is  gliding Sacred  Songs.  13 

The  night  is  come,  wherein  at  last  we  rest Bohemian  Brethren.  13 


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The  praying  spirit  breathe Methodist  Coll.  34 

There  is  a  cahu  for  those  who  weep Montgomery.  94 

The  spirits  of  the  loved  and  the  departed Longfellow's  Coll.  7 

The  sun  is  set.     1  mark  tlie  stars  as  gleaming,  one  by  one. .  .Bishop  Mant.  21 

They  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace Ilyjnns  of  the  Ages.  30 

Tliou  art  gone  to  the  grave  !  but  we  will  not  deplore  thee Heber.  £6 

Thou  art,  0  God,  the  life  and  light Thos.  Moore.  33 

Thou  Brightness  of  the  Father's  ray From  Ambrose.,  by  Neale. 

Though  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on  our  way Sabbath  Hym,n  Book.  79 

Thou  whose  ahniglity  word Marriott. '  70 

Through  the  love  of  God  our  Saviour Sabbath  Hymn  Booh.  83 

'Tis  enough,  the  hour  is  come Merrick.  96 

'Tis  Nature's  time  for  prayer Hymns  of  the  Ages.  1 6 

To  Ilim  who  children  blest Disci-pies''  H.  Book.  64 

To  thee,  O  God  in  heaven Disciples''  H.  Book.  64 

To  thine  eternal  arms,  O  God T.  W.  Higginson.  72 

Up  !  up !  the  day  is  breaking Paul  Gerhard.  73 

When  first  the  Spirit  of  our  God EeUe.  63 

When  1  am  weak,  I'm  strong N.  L.  Frothingham.  72 

When  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain H.  K.  White.  52 

When  shall  the  voice  of  singing Pratfs  Coll.  89 

When  Spring  unlocks  the  liowers Heber.  98 

When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies Sir  E.  Grant.  3 

When  the  sun  gloriously  comes  forth  from  the  ocean 4 

While  thou,  O  my  God,  art  my  help  and  defender IF.  Young.  37 

While  we  here  remember  thee J.  Pierpont.  67 

Who  hath  a  right  like  us  to  sing , Wesley.  91 

With  silence  only  as  their  benediction J.  G.  Whittier.  88 


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